**About Us**
We are a national renewable energy company with a mission to empower individuals and businesses to reduce emissions, leading to cleaner, healthier lives. Currently seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our dynamic Solar Development team. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that is revolutionizing the U.S. electricity market by transitioning homes and businesses to 100% clean, pollution-free energy.
**Job Description**
As a Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in providing accounting support for the development of utility-scale solar power plants. We are looking for a candidate with experience in implementing project costing systems and financial reporting in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Reporting directly to the Controller of Solar Generation, you will serve as the liaison between the accounting/finance department and the solar development business.
**Responsibilities**
- Ensure timely and accurate accounting and reporting of financial operations for assigned projects, including monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
- Collaborate with solar business leaders to review results and operational metrics, providing valuable recommendations.
- Support efficient invoice coding and processing, including preparing weekly payment requests, in collaboration with solar business teams.
- Assist the controller with ad-hoc duties and maintain financial closing memorandums.
- Proactively troubleshoot coding errors and inaccuracies to support accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly reporting packages for assigned projects, analyzing budget/forecast versus actual results.
- Develop budgets and forecasts in collaboration with business owners, including detailed analysis of revenue and expense components.
- Participate in cross-functional teams addressing business process deficiencies.
- Prepare monthly cash forecasts for assigned projects and effectively communicate throughout the audit process.
- Prepare detailed reconciliations and support schedules for month-end close and annual audit.
**Qualifications and Skills**
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting; CPA or CMA Preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience with exposure to developing and maintaining project accounting systems and producing business-friendly financial reports.
- Proficiency in cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Netsuite), and strong Microsoft Office suite skills, particularly Excel.
- Resourcefulness and comfort in developing project accounting systems and processes.
- Experience with CRM system integration into Accounting systems preferred.
- Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting software, such as Workday Adaptive Planning, is advantageous.
- Previous experience in the renewable energy or utility power sectors is a plus.
**Work Environment**
- 100% Remote
**Compensation**
This position offers compensation commensurate with experience and skills, an incentive plan, and a robust benefits package.
**How to Apply**
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, multidisciplinary workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**About Us**
Our mission is to transform the U.S. electricity market by transitioning homes and businesses to 100% clean, pollution-free energy. We envision a world free of catastrophic climate change, with pure, clean air and abundant renewable energy for everyone, everywhere.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 62,000.00 81,000.00 Per Year
