Senior Accountant

We are a public accounting group that assists our clients in financial reporting, audit, finance operations management, and policy/documentation admin. We work in different areas of energy including solar, wind, electric vehicles, battery storage, and more!

Hybrid remote position (Phoenix metro area required for weekly in-person meetings)
Flexible work environment
Competitive salaries
Company 401k match
Paid vacation + paid holidays
Employer-paid benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability

Job Details:

We are searching for a dynamic, detail-oriented Permanent Accountant to join our fast-paced finance team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our financial operations, providing crucial support in managing and maintaining our financial systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general ledger functions, GAAP, and public accounting, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities:

As a Permanent Accountant, you will:

1. Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including month and end-year process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, trust account statement reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity etc.

2. Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.

3. Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

4. Coordinate and complete annual audits.

5. Provide recommendations to improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.

6. Meet financial accounting objectives.

7. Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or CPA certification is a plus.

2. A minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting or a related field.

3. Proficiency in general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.

4. Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations.

5. Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)

6. Understanding of data analysis and forecasting.

7. Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software

8. Well-organized with the ability to prioritize tasks.

9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

10. Problem-solving aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.