Staff Accountant Accounting

Solar Landscape; Asbury Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

401(k) match

Summer Fridays

Remote/hybrid options

Parental leave

Team lunches

Multiple offices

Job summary

Solar Landscape is hiring a Staff Accountant in Asbury Park, NJ, to support all areas of financial accounting, budgeting analytics and reporting in a fast-paced renewable energy environment.

The successful candidate will be energetic, organized, and capable of handling audits, month-end closes, and variances. This role offers hybrid work options and competitive compensation, reflecting location and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 2 years of experience; CPA and public accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy or real estate accounting is desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger; prepare and enter month end and other required journal entries.
• Assist with reconciling investment, equity, debt and partners distributions.
• Review and reconcile monthly transactions and balances for accuracy.
• Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements and budgets.
• Prepare work papers and various reports for external auditing.
• Prepare monthly management reports, including Budget vs. Actual variances, and follow up on significant variances.
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements and financial covenants.
• Administer obligations under project agreements.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re changing that, fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power — delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S.

Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.

We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously — but never ourselves. We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution. At the same time, we’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other — whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment — and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. — we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

We are hiring a talented Staff Accountant to join our team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, Solar Landscape is a great place to grow your career. The successful candidate will be one who is energetic, organized professional with an aptitude to work in a renewable energy company in a highly entrepreneurial environment. The position will involve responsibilities in all areas of financial accounting, budgeting activities, analytics and reporting, audit preparation, monitoring, and compliance with financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger; prepare and enter month end and other required journal entries.
• Assist with reconciling investment, equity, debt and partners distributions.
• Review and reconcile monthly transactions and balances for accuracy.
• Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements and budgets.
• Prepare work papers and various reports for external auditing.
• Preparation of monthly management reports, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports of portfolios under management and providing follow-up of significant variances.
• Assist with completion of the quarterly and annual reporting requirements and financial covenants to various parties.
• Administer obligations and responsibilities under the project agreements.
• Contribute to the Company special projects and support ad hoc requests as assigned and support.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 2 years of experience; CPA and public accounting experience is preferred.
• Prior experience with renewable energy industry or real estate accounting desired.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with different levels and functions of the organization as well as with external parties.
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to multitask and undertake complex tasks.
• Project-oriented with a goal to complete assignments on time.
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

$65,000 - $90,000 a year

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

ADA Accommodation Statement

Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].