Staff Accountant responsible for month-end close, journal entries, account and intercompany reconciliations, variance analysis, trial balance review, fixed assets, sales tax, cash management, audit support, and accounting policy documentation. The role supports accurate financial statements, improves processes, assists with onboarding, and collaborates across teams in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Soligent is the largest pure play solar distributor in the Americas. At Soligent, we envision a world where solar isn’t just the cleanest choice for power: it’s the obvious choice. Our mission is to empower homeowners and installers with a tool-set that transforms the way the world produces energy. We do this by hiring talented people, empowering our team, and being mission driven. Soligent has been featured by the White House, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, The World Economic Forum, and the Atlantic among other publications. In this role, you will see and participate in the interworking of a high growth entrepreneurial large company in a sector that changes the world.
Why Soligent?
- You will be part of a vital team at the forefront of transforming how people use energy. Drive positive change in the world while working with the best and brightest. Our executives have built and led successful billion-dollar companies.
- We invest in you. You will learn the ins and outs of solar, be exposed to roles across the company, and receive quality training.
Why You?
- Are you mission driven? At Soligent, solar is more than a job; it’s our future.
- Do you see solutions where others see problems? You’re not satisfied with the status quo; you constantly think about how to improve processes.
- Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty? You understand the big picture but also have an innate ability to drill down and execute with high attention to detail.
- Can you execute individually but enjoy working with a team? We support a strong culture of teamwork where it’s about the collective gain. Feedback is a big part of that.
- Does your word mean everything, you take responsibility for outcomes, and are incredibly persistent? We have a culture of integrity and accountability.
- Do you connect the dots easily? You can see how your role fits in with the organization.
- Are you fun to be around and able to wear many hats? Soligent is a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture. We believe saving the world should be fun.
Looking to apply your experience to a purpose-driven and operationally focused team making a positive impact in the world? The Staff Accountant takes a hands-on approach translating business information into the financial statements and communicating that information at various levels in the organization. Thriving in a remote, fast-paced, dynamic environment, the Staff Accountant supports our Finance department. This role plays an instrumental part in bringing clean, affordable, and modern energy to the world.
Our ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all month end closing processes including but not limited to: recording journal entries, variance analysis, and ensuring all entries are properly recorded
- Assist in the integrity of the accounting policies and overall financial statements including the review of accounts for discrepancies and reconciling differences
- Collaborate within accounting team and with cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting is in place for various transactions and entries such as accruals, reserves, prepaid positions, fixed assets, and right of use assets
- Conduct monthly reconciliations on various types of accounts such as inventory, freight, bad debt, rebates and taxes
- Support in preparing schedules, requests, and information to support internal and external audits
- Prepare intercompany reconciliations, cross charges, and elimination entries
- Responsible for running trial balance and conducting analysis to ensure GL accounts are accurate and complete during close
- Support cash management – working with bank and assisting in forecasting cash positions
- Solid working knowledge of accounting principles in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Supporting the training and on-boarding of new hires within the team and documenting processes.
- Manage sales tax certificates within SOVOS and tax account reconciliations
- Ensure fixed assets are properly accounted for in accounting system including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation
- Experience with establishing, writing, or documenting policies and improving processes
- Assume day-to-day accounting operations duties including validating proper coding and determining appropriate accounting treatment
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work Eastern Standard Time
- Familiarity with basic business principles, corporate structures, accounting standards, and financial statements
- Ability to review and interpret general ledger accounts
- Acute attention to detail
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- High level of organizational skills
- To respond courteously and promptly to upper management or business inquiries
- Excellent communication and follow through skills
- To express a professional demeanor when representing the Company
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to act as a change agent in concert with leadership and relevant stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Act as a flexible and innovative team player
- Self-motivated and able to collaborate with others as well as work independently.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and shift priorities when needed
- Good communication skills and the ability to explain accounting concepts in simple language to diverse audiences
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business field with 3-5 years’ experience.
- MBA or MA in Accounting, CMA or CPA preferred.
- Proficient in Excel and Word, ERP Experience
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Flexible PTO, Birth Leave, Bonding Leave
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually
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