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Solar Landscape
Junior Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Junior Staff Accountant
About The RoleWe are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Staff Accountant to join our growing team. Based at our headquarters in Asbury Park, NJ, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to build your career with a leading company in the renewable energy sector.
We're looking for an energetic and organized accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of their portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of financial principles and a proactive mindset. In this role, you'll be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, audit preparation, and ensuring compliance with financial standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
We're looking for an energetic and organized accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of their portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of financial principles and a proactive mindset. In this role, you'll be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, audit preparation, and ensuring compliance with financial standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and enter month end and other required journal entries.
- Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Review and reconcile monthly transactions and balances and prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Prepare standard and ad hoc financial analyses and reports.
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and compliance with internal policies.
- Reconcile bank accounts daily
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Solar Landscape's accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
- Support external audit processes, including preparing work papers and reports.
- Contribute on special projects as assigned. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university required
- 1+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally with exposure to real estate or solar energy project fund accounting.
- 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, especially Excel.
- Training / Professional development opportunities
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Summer Fridays
- Flexible remote/hybrid work options
- Paid parental leave
- Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
- Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance ADA Accommodation Statement Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer.