The Role
Support accounting and payroll functions including maintaining financial records, reconciliations, invoicing, A/R and A/P, expense tracking, and assisting with financial statements. Provide payroll processing and certified payroll review in absence of the payroll admin, assist with commercial insurance renewals, interpret reports for management, and collaborate to streamline accounting processes while ensuring compliance with procedures and laws.
Summary Generated by Built In
Accounting and Payroll Assistant
Location: Hunt Valley, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Pay: $20 to $25/hrCompany Overview:
Solar Gaines is a leading commercial solar installer serving Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware, and Virginia. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in helping businesses transition to clean, renewable energy.Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented accounting/payroll assistant to join our team. An associate degree in accounting, bookkeeping, or related fields is preferred. This role will have responsibilities assisting with accounting and payroll.
Why Choose Solar Gaines?
Location: Hunt Valley, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Pay: $20 to $25/hrCompany Overview:
Solar Gaines is a leading commercial solar installer serving Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware, and Virginia. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in helping businesses transition to clean, renewable energy.Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented accounting/payroll assistant to join our team. An associate degree in accounting, bookkeeping, or related fields is preferred. This role will have responsibilities assisting with accounting and payroll.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintaining financial records
- Reconcile accounts
- Invoicing and accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Expense tracking
- Assist with commercial insurance renewals.
- Interpret financial reports and provide insights to management
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting processes
- Provide assistance and support to company personnel
- Process payroll in the absence the current payroll admin
- Review certified payrolls and in the absence of the current payroll admin process the certified payroll
- Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in accounting or related field
- Proven experience as an Accountant or similar role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to take initiative and be flexible while meeting multiple demands within a team environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-developed computer skills including competence & proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Why Choose Solar Gaines?
- Competitive pay
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays, vacation time and sick leave
- 401k Plan with a 3% employer contribution
- Paid training and advancement opportunities available
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Hunt Valley, MD 21031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Skills Required
- Associate degree in accounting or related field
- Proven experience as an Accountant or similar role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience processing payroll and reviewing certified payrolls
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and reconciliations
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to reliably commute or relocate to Hunt Valley, MD
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The Company
What We Do
Solar Gaines is a commercial solar construction company that engineers, procures, and constructs solar systems, specializing in the design and installation of solar panel systems across the Mid-Atlantic region.







