About Us
Solar Landscape is a groundbreaking renewable energy company on a mission to make solar power affordable and accessible to all.
Solar Landscape partners with commercial real estate companies to develop, install and operate large rooftop solar installations. Households in the surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount. This innovative model – community solar – is providing solar power to the two-thirds of Americans that cannot otherwise access it.
Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve.
For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.
About The Role
We're seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team at Solar Landscape. If you're eager to contribute to a successful team, we offer a fantastic environment to advance your career. The ideal candidate will exhibit ownership over their portfolios, possess energy and organization, and thrive in the renewable energy sector. Responsibilities include financial accounting, budgeting, analytics, reporting, audit readiness, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
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Responsibilities- Independently manage and take complete responsibility of project books accounting, reporting and compliance with financial covenants.
- Maintain general ledger; prepare and enter month end and other required journal entries.
- Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable of all portfolios under management.
- Review and reconcile monthly transactions and balances and prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and compliance with internal policies.
- Responsible for onboarding new projects.
- Preparation of budgets.
- Prepare work papers and various reports for external auditing.
- Preparation of monthly management reports, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports of portfolios under management and providing follow-up of significant variances.
- Assist with completion of the quarterly and annual reporting requirements to various parties.
- Ensure compliance with various reporting requirements of the projects’ financing agreements.
- Monitor covenants and interact with the financial counterparties as needed.
- Assist with the financial close of the financing transactions.
- Administer obligations and responsibilities under the project agreements.
- Compliance with the regulatory and government requirements.
- Contribute to the Company special projects as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 3 years of experience; CPA and public accounting experience is preferred.
- Prior experience with real estate or solar energy project fund accounting desired.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively collaborate with other business functions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
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Benefits and Perks
Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none.
Our 175+ employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry:
•Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.
•Hybrid and remote work schedules ensuring a healthy work/life balance.
•Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food.
•Also included in employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!