Accounting Associate - Advancement in Renewable Energy

ZERO IMPACT ENERGY; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

ZERO IMPACT ENERGY in Costa Mesa is seeking an Accounting Associate to support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor relations, and month-end close. You will maintain accurate records, communicate professionally, and follow established accounting policies while collaborating with other departments to ensure timely reporting.

This position offers professional growth, training and development, and a supportive team in a fast-growing renewable

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of related accounting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and NetSuite.
• Experience working with multiple accounting, payment, or operational systems preferred.
• Ability to periodically lift up to 50 pounds when performing occasional administrative or shipping-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable processing and vendor communications.
• Perform timely reconciliations of all credit card transactions across multiple systems.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and creditors and assist with resolving account discrepancies.
• Collect and maintain vendor tax information, including W-9s, and assist with annual 1099 preparation.
• Maintain organized electronic records of invoices, payments, vendor documentation, and other accounting records.
• Complete vendor and credit applications as needed.
• Assist with month-end close by collecting vendor statements, identifying missing invoices, categorizing credit card transactions.
• Assist with year-end reporting and other accounting projects as assigned.
• Retrieve, open, and distribute incoming mail and accounting-related correspondence.
• Work with other departments to obtain information, documentation, approvals, and follow-up needed to support Accounting operations.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative duties assigned by the Accounting Manager or senior leadership.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files for administrative and accounting documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Work independently

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience preferred.

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

NetSuite

Job description

ZERO IMPACT ENERGY in Costa Mesa is seeking an Accounting Associate to support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor relations, and month-end close. You will maintain accurate records, communicate professionally, and follow established accounting policies while collaborating with other departments to ensure timely reporting.

This position offers professional growth, training and development, and a supportive team in a fast-growing renewable