Accounting Specialist

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
26-33 Hourly
Junior
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Supports daily accounting and project accounting operations, including accounts payable review, project setup, contract reconciliations, payment authorization, lien documentation, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, audit support, and discrepancy resolution. Maintains financial and employee records, collaborates with cross-functional teams, ensures compliance and deadlines, and identifies process improvements using systems such as CMiC, Textura, and Workday.
Summary Generated by Built In

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Accounting Specialist supports the day-to-day accounting operations of SOLV Energy by performing accounting, project setup, accounts payable, reconciliation, compliance, and administrative activities. This position works closely with Project Accounting, Accounts Payable, Project Management, Operations, and other internal teams to ensure financial transactions are accurately processed, properly documented, and completed within established deadlines.
The Accounting Specialist will also support project accounting activities within CMiC and Textura, including project setup, Textura contract reconciliations, payment authorization, lien documentation, and other project-related accounting functions.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Serve as an accounting representative in the Accounts Payable approval workflow, reviewing invoices for appropriate coding, accuracy, supporting documentation, and compliance with established procedures.

  • Perform project and accounting setup activities in CMiC and Textura, ensuring information is complete and accurate.

  • Maintain employee charge rates and job profiles within the Workday HRIS system.

  • Perform Textura activities, including reconciliation of contract amounts, weekly payment authorization, and creation of project-specific lien waivers as needed.

  • Compile, file, track, and retain preliminary lien notices, lien waivers, and other project-related regulatory documentation.

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

  • Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, project setup, contracts, payments, and other financial transactions.

  • Collaborate with Project Accounting, Project Management, Accounts Payable, Operations, and other departments to resolve accounting and project-related issues.

  • Prepare schedules, documentation, and supporting information for interim and year-end external audits.

  • Assist with maintaining accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with company policies and accounting procedures.

  • Monitor assigned deadlines and ensure accounting activities are completed timely in support of month-end close and quarterly reporting.

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and workflow efficiency.

  • Provide administrative and accounting support to the Finance and Project Accounting teams as needed.

  • Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, and company information.

  • Complete other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

  • Timeliness in completing assignments.

  • Accurate work product

  • Adherence to Company Policies and Corporate Procedures Manual

  • Confidentiality and fiscal integrity

  • Positive team attitude

  • Taking initiative in unassigned tasks

  • Financial and business acumen

  • Customer and client satisfaction

  • Excellent attendance and punctuality

  • Reliability, dependability, and flexibility

  • Sense of urgency

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and procedures.

  • Experience with online integrated accounting systems.

  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines in fast-paced environment.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills or Experience:

  • Construction accounting or project accounting experience.

  • Experience with CMiC, Textura, Workday, or other construction/ERP systems.

  • Experience with accounts payable, project setup, contract administration, reconciliations, or month-end close.

  • Familiarity with preliminary lien notices, lien waivers, and other construction-related documentation.

  • Experience supporting internal or external audits.

  • Intermediate Excel skills, including experience with formulas, lookups, and data reconciliation.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

  • Occasional exposure to dust and fumes

  • Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, finger dexterity and talking.

  • Occasional stooping/bending/crouching, carrying, and lifting 20 or more lbs.

  • The noise intensity level is moderate.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$26.47 - $33.09

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13871

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, plus at least 2 years of relevant accounting experience; equivalent education and experience may be accepted.
  • Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and procedures.
  • Experience with online integrated accounting systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Construction accounting or project accounting experience.
  • Experience with CMiC, Textura, Workday, or other construction or ERP systems.
  • Experience with accounts payable, project setup, contract administration, reconciliations, or month-end close.
  • Familiarity with preliminary lien notices, lien waivers, and construction-related documentation.
  • Experience supporting internal or external audits.
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and data reconciliation.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

SOLV Energy Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOLV Energy and has not been reviewed or approved by SOLV Energy.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive across many roles and locations, supported by posted salary bands and market-aligned ranges in key disciplines. Role-specific postings and market snapshots indicate alignment with mid-to-upper market positioning.
  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, alongside life and disability insurance. Additional well-being resources and counseling are highlighted as part of the health offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with employer match is prominently offered and characterized as generous. Available signals point to meaningful retirement support even if detailed formulas are not posted.

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The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
1,005 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

SOLV Energy is a renewable energy solutions provider for utility solar, energy storage, and high voltage projects in North America. Our passionate teams work seamlessly to drive innovation and deliver performance from build to operations, with safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are here for the long haul, developing lasting relationships with our customers, investing in our communities, and offering opportunities for our employees to build meaningful careers in better energy.

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