Summary of Role

Solar Savings Direct is seeking an Accountant with strong managerial & bookkeeping skills to support our financial processing of transactions. This individual will be responsible for recording, computing, and classifying revenue data to ensure complete and accurate financial records. This role will work closely with the interim Controller implementing accounting processes and controls ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting in a ‘post’ start-up accounting environment. To be successful in this role, the candidate must have solid experience working as a Bookkeeper / Accountant and fully understand the accounting framework. We are looking for an energetic team player with excellent internal and external customer service experience, mindfulness, strong communication skills with a positive attitude. This is a single person accounting team allowing an incredible amount of growth for a candidate seeking advancement in their accounting career.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable:

Create customer estimates and invoices using a solar-based internal CRM; review customer information and ensure accurate posting of contract information (amount, dates, customer information, etc.) using QBO
Reconcile customer invoices with internal CRM using various different portals with multiple financial partners
Receive payments ensuring accurate payment information, resolve payment discrepancies as needed
Reconcile payments with bank activity ensuring all payments are posted
Oversee A/R Aging using internal based CRM. Review past due accounts and update QBO with project status
Oversee Collections with preliminary notices, calling on past-due accounts, collection notices, etc. Initiate write-offs process as needed
Prepare weekly A/R forecasting report for relevant stakeholders

Accounts Payable:

Work closely with Interim Controller implementing A/P workflow process ensuring accurate invoice processing with proper accounting controls and GAAP compliance
Process weekly A/P batch payments
Oversee A/P aging
Setup vendors as needed and request W-9’s from subcontractors, assist with annual 1099 process ensuring accurate vendor information

Additional Duties:

Work with Interim Controller overseeing credit card transactions and receipt management;
request missing receipts from employees
Calculate Commission breakdowns
Payroll support as needed
Assist with A/R funding process as needed

Requirements:

5+ years of experience working as an Accountant or Bookkeeper (solar industry preferred)
5+ years working under GAAP compliance • 3+ years of experience working with full cycle A/P & A/R
Demonstrated experience implementing accounting processes and controls
Accounting Management experience strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Attention to detail, effective and timely communication (plural & written), excellent customer service skills, confidentiality and professional demeanor
Ambitious for growth in accounting field

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