Senior Accountant

SunStrong Management, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with match

Legal services

Job summary

SunStrong Management in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general accounting for multiple asset portfolios, reporting to the Accounting Manager. You will close monthly/quarterly/year-end, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and produce financial statements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 3+ years of financial accounting or audit, strong US GAAP knowledge, excellent communication, and advanced Excel. This on-site position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration.
• 3+ years of financial accounting experience or auditing, preferably with Big4.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple portfolios and prioritize deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger in compliance with US GAAP and the applicable Company’s policies.
• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance.
• Prepare periodic journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses of financial and other information for management, external auditors, service providers, and other stakeholders as applicable to supplement

Skills

Communication skills

US GAAP knowledge

Multi-portfolio coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics

Xero

Ramp

Job description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUNSTRONG MANAGEMENT

SunStrong Management (‘SunStrong\") is a leading full-service asset management services provider specializing in residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar energy portfolios. SunStrong provides end‑to‑end services including operations and maintenance, customer billing and support, asset performance management, and investor reporting. The company partners with leading capital providers to optimize clean energy assets at scale, supporting the growth of distributed renewable energy while delivering reliable performance and exceptional customer experience

ROLE

SunStrong Management is currently searching for a Senior Accountant to be responsible for various areas of general accounting operations for multiple asset‑managed portfolios. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will require the completion of various monthly, quarterly, and annual close tasks, including the preparation of periodic journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the accounting processes and functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with US GAAP and the applicable Company’s policies.


• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance.


• Prepare periodic journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.


• Prepare ad hoc analyses of financial and other information for members of management, external auditors, service providers, and other stakeholders as applicable to supplement

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration


• 3+ years of financial accounting experience or auditing, preferably with Big4 accounting firm


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to multi-task across multiple portfolios and prioritize critical deadlines


• A team player that has knowledge and experience in US generally accepted accounting principles and is driven to challenge that status quo, meet deadlines, and increase efficiency


• Ability to implement accounting processes for newly onboarded portfolios based on understanding developed from review of historical financial information, operating agreements, purchase and sale agreements, debt agreements, etc.


• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA certification


• Experience in renewable energy industry


• Familiarity with core accounting concepts within ASC606 and ASC805


• Previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics, Xero, and/or Ramp


• Experience with accounting for multi-tiered legal structures and partnership accounting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime as required

BENEFITS

SunStrong Management offers a rich and affordable Health & Wellness Benefits package that includes: PPO and HDHP Medical Plans, buy-up plans for both Dental and Vision, ancillaries such as Accident, Critical illness, Hospital indemnity, Employer sponsored Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, and Legal services along with multiple add-ons.

Our 401(k) Package includes a Safe Harbor Match of 100% up to the first 4% and 50% on the next 2% with immediate vesting.