Accounts Receivable Accountant (Hybrid)
Why you want to work here...
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. region, and Tribal Lands within the U.S. Additionally, GRID has international operations in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 400 and growing!
What it's like at GRID…
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.
**Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.
The Opportunity...
The Accounts Receivable Accountant will work with the accounting department as a team member. The position will be heavily focused on reviewing contracts and grant letters in addition to being responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and creating invoices into the accounting system. In addition to the duties listed, this role will also support the Organization as needed and support the accounting team with day-to-day operations.
What you need to bring to this role...
- Organize, code, and enter payments into the accounting system, meeting tight deadlines for weekly and period close.
- Create customer invoices
- Process daily and month-end account reconciliations.
- Prepare and process daily deposits
- Ensure receivables are collected according to terms.
- Review and evaluate contracts and agreements.
- Analyze aging reports related to billing.
- Address internal and external accounts receivable inquiries.
- Communicate with customers and respond to their inquiries.
- Monitor the accounts receivable email inbox, responding to inquiries and organizing messages.
- Prepare backup documentation for invoicing
- Process weekly check deposits
- Assist in other accounting responsibilities on an as-needed basis.
- Ensure that records are updated in multiple cloud based systems
- Maintain CFDA Schedule (Government Contracts and Federal Funds)
- Plans, coordinates and resolves accounting matters with other accounting team members, departments, and clients.
It would be great if you also had...
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Experience with automated financial systems, including a general ledger system
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks timely and efficiently
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle pressure well, self-motivated and diligent
- Non-profit exposure preferred
Let's Talk Money!
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band.
How we take care of you...
Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO), 13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance
Ready to Apply?
Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.
Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!
