Senior Accountant, Solar Project Funds & GAAP

NextGenEnergyJobs; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Landscape is a leading provider of commercial rooftop solar development, seeking a skilled accountant to oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP. The role involves consolidating results across multiple entities, maintaining the general ledger, and performing variance analysis for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting with at least 3 years of experience (CPA preferred) and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience; CPA and public accounting experience preferred.
• Real estate or solar energy project fund accounting experience desired.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (GAAP) for assigned portfolios.
• Consolidate results across entities and portfolios, including intercompany eliminations.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform month-end journal entries.
• Perform variance analysis and budget vs. actual reporting; communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Prepare management reporting packages for leadership, investors, lenders, and others.
• Calculate and process partner/investor distributions per agreements, including waterfalls.
• Maintain and reconcile capital/equity accounts and related allocations.
• Prepare work papers for external auditors and support quarterly/annual reporting.
• Ensure compliance with project financing agreements and monitor covenants.
• Assist with financing closings and onboarding of new projects; record funding journals.
• Support budgets and forecasts for portfolios under management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and government requirements.
• Contribute to company special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Solar Landscape is a leading provider of commercial rooftop solar development, seeking a skilled accountant to oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP. The role involves consolidating results across multiple entities, maintaining the general ledger, and performing variance analysis for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting with at least 3 years of experience (CPA preferred) and familiarity