Accounting Specialist

Solar Insure; United States; Presencial; USD 33.062 - 41.328; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work from home

Descripción de la vacante

Solar Insure, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to handle core transactional accounting functions including AP, AR, cash application, and DAC accounting. You will partner with the Accounting Team to ensure data integrity, accurate daily processing, and clear reporting to stakeholders.

A degree in accounting and relevant experience are preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and a proactive approach to process improvements in a fast-paced startup environment.

Formación

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Experience with AP/AR and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial tools.

Responsabilidades

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and timely.
• Prepare journal entries and post to general ledger with proper documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash posting routines.
• Support month-end close and internal reporting.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

AP/AR processing

GL month-end

Bank reconciliations

Cash management

Reporting & dashboards

Strong written/verbal communication

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Herramientas

Salesforce Accounting Seed

Descripción del empleo

Solar Insure is using the innovation that made us the world leader in solar warranty and monitoring technology to accelerate the adoption of solar energy. We are one of Southern California’s fastest-growing and dynamic solar energy and insure tech startups. Our monitoring technology and industry-best warranty is profoundly changing the way solar systems function, and as a result, changing the solar industry itself.

As we continue our exciting growth, we are building teams with highly talented individual contributors and leaders who design, develop, and service next‑generation energy technologies. Our work environment is fast‑paced, fun, and full of exciting new projects.

About the Role

As an Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial operations within the organization. Your primary responsibility will be executing core transactional accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, bank reconciliations, and deferred acquisition cost (DAC) accounting.

The Accounting Specialist works closely with the Accounting Team to maintain the integrity of financial data, process daily transactions, and ensure all entries are properly classified and documented. This role also provides backup coverage across accounting functions to ensure continuity and operational resilience. You will also communicate financial information to internal and external stakeholders, providing regular reports and responding to inquiries about financial performance.

To be successful in this role, you should have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. You should also have excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with others.

A degree in accounting or a related field, as well as relevant work experience, is typically required for this role. Additionally, experience with accounting software and other financial management tools may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions including invoice entry, expense coding, approval routing, and timely payment processing
• Process accounts receivable transactions including invoice creation, payment application, and tracking of outstanding balances
• Create credit or debit memos related to warranty enrollments and accounting
• Manage communication regarding AP and AR functions with Department Leaders, Account Managers, Providers, and Vendors
• Monitor check lockbox daily and post cash receipts to appropriate billings
• Execute cash postings for bank accounts and ensure alignment with AR
• Monitor bank transactions throughout the month, identify unusual activity, and communicate discrepancies promptly
• Prepare and complete bank reconciliations, matching bank statements to the general ledger, investigating discrepancies, and documenting variances
• Prepare journal entries associated with AP and AR functions with appropriate supporting documentation
• Review and resolve unapplied and unposted cash disbursements
• Ensure proper classification and amortization of deferred costs
• Maintain and update financial dashboards
• Participate in month‑end close process with defined task ownership and adherence to close timelines
• Document all assigned processes and maintain SOPs; identify and communicate process gaps or improvements
• Provide backup coverage for other accounting functions as needed

Skills

• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and interpret financial statements
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes
• Experience with accounting software (Salesforce Accounting Seed preferred)
• Use accounting software and other financial tools to generate reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain high accuracy in transactional processing
• Manage multiple recurring tasks, meet deadlines consistently, and escalate issues within expected timeframes
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with bank reconciliations and cash management preferred
• Familiarity with deferred revenue or deferred cost accounting a plus
• Experience in insurance, warranty, or solar industry a plus but not required

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Job Type: Full‑time

Location: Remote within the United States

Salary: $24 – $30 per hour