Soligent is the largest pure play solar distributor in the Americas. At Soligent, we envision a world where solar isn’t just the cleanest choice for power: it’s the obvious choice. Our mission is to empower homeowners and installers with a tool-set that transforms the way the world produces energy. We do this by hiring talented people, empowering our team, and being mission driven. Soligent has been featured by the White House, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, The World Economic Forum, and the Atlantic among other publications. In this role, you will see and participate in the interworking of a high growth entrepreneurial large company in a sector that changes the world.
Why Soligent?
- You will be part of a vital team at the forefront of transforming how people use energy. Drive positive change in the world while working with the best and brightest. Our executives have built and led successful billion-dollar companies.
- We invest in you. You will learn the ins and outs of solar, be exposed to roles across the company, and receive quality training.
Why You?
- Are you mission driven? At Soligent, solar is more than a job; it’s our future.
- Do you see solutions where others see problems? You’re not satisfied with the status quo; you constantly think about how to improve processes.
- Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty? You understand the big picture but also have an innate ability to drill down and execute with high attention to detail.
- Can you execute individually but enjoy working with a team? We support a strong culture of teamwork where it’s about the collective gain. Feedback is a big part of that.
- Does your word mean everything, you take responsibility for outcomes, and are incredibly persistent? We have a culture of integrity and accountability.
- Do you connect the dots easily? You can see how your role fits in with the organization.
- Are you fun to be around and able to wear many hats? Soligent is a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture. We believe saving the world should be fun.
Looking to apply your experience to a purpose-driven, operationally focused, and growing team making a positive impact in the world? The Staff Accountant takes a hands-on approach translating business information into financial statements while ensuring accuracy and completeness. Thriving in a remote, fast-paced, dynamic environment, the Staff Accountant supports our Finance department. This role plays an instrumental part in bringing clean, affordable, and modern energy to the world.
Helps Soligent make a positive impact by:
● Perform all month-end closing processes including but not limited to: opening and closing periods, recording journal entries, variance analysis, and ensuring all entries are properly recorded.
● Assist in the integrity of the accounting policies and overall financial statements, including the review of accounts for discrepancies and reconciling differences.
● Collaborate within the accounting team and with cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting is in place for various transactions and entries such as: accruals, reserves, prepaid positions, fixed assets, right-of-use assets, etc.
● Conduct monthly reconciliations on various types of accounts such as inventory, freight, bad debt, rebates, taxes, etc.
● Support in preparing schedules, requests, and information to support internal and external audits.
● Prepare intercompany reconciliations, cross charges, and elimination entries.
● Responsible for running trial balances and conducting analysis to ensure GL accounts are accurate and complete.
● Support cash management – working with banking information and assisting in forecasting cash positions.
● Serve as backup to Senior Accountant.
● Solid working knowledge of accounting principles in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
● Supporting the training and onboarding of new hires within the team and documenting processes.
● Manage sales tax certificates within SOVOS.
● Ensure fixed assets are properly accounted for in the accounting system including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
● Assume day-to-day accounting operations duties.
● Review transactions and accounts and determine proper coding.
● Ability to adhere to deadlines and shift priorities when needed.
● Good communication skills and the ability to explain accounting concepts in simple language to diverse audiences.
● Other duties as assigned by Manager.
Required Skills/Proficiencies:
● Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business field or equivalent work experience.
● Proficient in Excel and Word, ERP Experience, Net Suite a plus
● Familiarity with basic business principles, corporate structures and financial statements
● Ability to review and interpret general ledger accounts
● Acute attention to detail
● Commitment to excellence and high standards
● High level of organizational skills
● Self-motivated and able to collaborate with others as well as work independently.
● To respond courteously and promptly to upper management or business inquiries
● Excellent communication and follow-through skills.
● To express a professional demeanor when representing the Company
● Commitment to excellence and high standards
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with changing priorities with enthusiasm
● Act as a flexible and innovative team player
Mental and Physical Demands: The Staff Accountant must have the ability:
● To speak clearly and understandably by telephone, video, and in person
● To communicate effectively via email
● To have close vision and ability to adjust focus
● To hear oral communications by telephone and in person
● To sit for prolonged periods, sometimes for two hours
● To employ repetitive hand motion and prolonged use of computer
● To work independently within deadlines with minimal supervision
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Flexible PTO
