Junior Accountant

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Solar Solutions, Inc. in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting across Arizona, Nevada, and Florida. You will process AP/AR, maintain the ledger, and assist with month-end close, project cost tracking, and multi-state compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5–7 years of accounting experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and Excel proficiency, plus NetSuite or a similar ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5 to 7 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and double-entry accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines during month-end close.
• Clear written and verbal communication with vendors, field staff, and management.
• Discretion in handling confidential financial and employee information.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices for equipment, materials, subcontractors, and fleet expenses; verify against purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Prepare weekly check and ACH payment runs for review and approval.
• Record customer payments, financing-partner fundings, and rebate or incentive receipts; maintain the AR aging.
• Respond to vendor and customer account inquiries.
• Prepare and post routine journal entries, accruals, and prepaid amortizations.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and selected balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks according to the close calendar.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation for all entries.
• Code material, labor, and subcontractor costs to the correct installation projects.
• Assist in tracking work-in-progress and project profitability reports.
• Support commission accrual calculations as directed by the Accounting Manager.
• Assist with Arizona TPT, Nevada, and Florida sales and use tax filings.
• Collect and maintain vendor W-9s and support annual 1099 preparation.
• Provide schedules and support for external audits, insurance audits, and lender requests.
• Assist with fixed asset and vehicle records in coordination with Fleet.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Double-entry accounting

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ERP software

Job description

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Junior Accountant

Full Time Professional Peoria, AZ, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1166

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

The Junior Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of Sun Solar Solutions across Arizona, Nevada, and Florida. The role processes transactions, maintains accurate ledger records, and assists with month-end close, project cost tracking, and multi-state compliance. Daily activities range from processing AP/AR to preparation of and presentation of monthly financial statements including analysis and reconciliations. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, wants to learn, and thrives in a fast paced ever changing environment of a small business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices for equipment, materials, subcontractors, and fleet expenses; verify against purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Prepare weekly check and ACH payment runs for review and approval.
• Record customer payments, financing-partner fundings, and rebate or incentive receipts; maintain the AR aging.
• Respond to vendor and customer account inquiries.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post routine journal entries, accruals, and prepaid amortizations.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and selected balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks according to the close calendar.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation for all entries.

Project & Job Costing

• Code material, labor, and subcontractor costs to the correct installation projects.
• Assist in tracking work-in-progress and project profitability reports.
• Support commission accrual calculations as directed by the Accounting Manager.

Compliance & Reporting

• Assist with Arizona TPT, Nevada, and Florida sales and use tax filings.
• Collect and maintain vendor W-9s and support annual 1099 preparation.
• Provide schedules and support for external audits, insurance audits, and lender requests.

Other

• Assist with fixed asset and vehicle records in coordination with Fleet.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and double-entry accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines during month-end close.
• Clear written and verbal communication with vendors, field staff, and management.
• Discretion in handling confidential financial and employee information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office-based role; prolonged periods sitting and working at a computer.
• Occasional lifting of files or supplies up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional overtime during month-end, year-end, and audit periods.
• Infrequent travel to Nevada or Florida offices may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sun Solar Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be revised at any time. It does not create an employment contract; employment with Sun Solar Solutions is at will