Accounting Manager

Tiger Solar; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Solar is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations, including AP/AR and general ledger reconciliations, ensuring timely month-end closes and accurate financial statements. You will support project accounting, tax compliance, and licensing across locations.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and strong communication skills to interact with management. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is essential for reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA or CMA certification or progress toward is a plus.
• Experience with cost accounting, job costing, and percent complete revenue recognition.
• Excellent communication and ability to present financial data to non-financial management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support project accounting including job costing and WIP analysis.
• Lead the month-end close process and internal financial statements.
• Partner with Sales & Operations to improve business processes.
• Oversee daily cash reporting and bank reconciliations.
• Provide monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Manage the company bank and fuel card programs and compliance.
• Maintain corporate business licenses across all locations.
• Prepare, report, and file monthly sales tax and consumer use tax.
• Supervise and support accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cost accounting

Job costing

Leadership

CPA/CMA progress

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The Accounting Manager will play a key role in overseeing Tiger Solar Company’s core accounting operations. Primary responsibilities include overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger reconciliations, while ensuring timely and accurate month-end close and financial statement preparation. This role will also support project accounting, compliance requirements, and business licensing across company locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies
• Support the project accounting process, including job costing and WIP analysis
• Lead the month-end close process and preparation of internal financial statements
• Partner with Sales & Operations teams to understand and improve business processes
• Oversee daily cash reporting and routinely reconcile bank account
• Provide monthly cash flow forecasts
• Manage the company bank card program, which is used for general procurement as well as travel and expenses
• Manage the company fuel card program, including issuing new cards, monitoring usage, and ensuring compliance with company policies
• Maintain corporate business licenses across all branch locations, including renewals and filings.
• Prepare, report, and file monthly sales tax and/or consumer use tax reporting to all jurisdictions
• Supervise and support accounting staff as assigned
• Promote the "Tiger Way" and our cycle of success by building high quality relationships with employees, customers, and outside vendors
• Perform other duties as required an assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, with 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• CPA license or CMA certification or progress toward is a plus
• Practical understanding of cost accounting principles, job costing, and percent complete revenue recognition.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel is required.
• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Passionate about quality work and delivering best-in-class "Tiger Way" customer service support.
• Able to learn new technologies, quickly becoming the expert of a rapidly evolving set of technology needs.