Staff Accountant

Overview The Staff Accountant is responsible for executing full-cycle accounting functions. This role focuses on project-level accounting tasks, including accounts receivable and payable, job-based revenue recognition, payroll accounting, and monthly close activities.

**Key Responsibilities **

• General Ledger & Bookkeeping
• Monitor daily bank activity. Post and categorize all transactions accurately to the appropriate GL and customers.
• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals for commissions, installation labor, subcontractor expenses, and battery allocations.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure the general ledger reflects accurate financial activity.
• Accounts Receivable & Revenue Recognition
• Reconcile A/R aging monthly and coordinate with sales and operations to follow up on outstanding balances.
• Ensure revenue is recognized only upon completed installations and financial triggers (e.g., installation) in accordance with GAAP.
• Reclassify deferred or unearned revenue as needed, ensuring no duplicate postings across services.
• Prepare necessary entries and documentation to support clean cutoff and matching of revenue and related costs.
• Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
• Enter and reconcile vendor invoices for materials, ensuring proper job coding and receipt verification before approval.
• Process payments to subcontractors and service providers, confirming documentation (e.g., W-9s) and 1099 eligibility where applicable.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies in billing or deliveries.
• Support month-end AP accruals for outstanding costs tied to specific projects.
• Payroll & Commission Accounting
• Review and validate commission data generated by the company’s internal systems based on job milestones and contract terms.
• Coordinate with project management and sales operations to confirm eligibility for initial and final commission payments.
• Maintain internal tracking schedules for commission approval and payment timing.
• Ensure all commission payments are properly recorded, allocated to the correct job or customer, and tied back to payroll disbursements.
• Record payroll journal entries to the general ledger and reconcile payroll-related accounts monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• CPA or working towards certification is a plus.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Bachelor's Degree
• Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Bank Reconciliation