We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Staff Accountant to join our growing team. Based at our headquarters in Asbury Park, NJ, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to build your career with a leading company in the renewable energy sector.
We're looking for an energetic and organized accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of their portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of financial principles and a proactive mindset. In this role, you'll be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, audit preparation, and ensuring compliance with financial standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and enter month end and other required journal entries.
- Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Review and reconcile monthly transactions and balances and prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Prepare standard and ad hoc financial analyses and reports.
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and compliance with internal policies.
- Reconcile bank accounts daily
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Solar Landscape’s accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
- Support external audit processes, including preparing work papers and reports.
- Contribute on special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university required
- 1+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally with exposure to real estate or solar energy project fund accounting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively collaborate with other business functions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Experience with Microsoft BusinessCentral or Dynamics 365 is a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 1+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement preparation
- Ability to prepare audit workpapers and support external audits
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
- Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with other business functions
- Exposure to real estate or solar project fund accounting
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central or Dynamics 365
What We Do
Solar Landscape is a leading commercial rooftop solar developer that builds, owns, and operates solar projects nationwide. Founded by construction professionals, the company manages the entire lifecycle of solar projects, from engineering and permitting to operations. They partner with large real estate owners to turn rooftops into revenue-generating assets, providing clean energy solutions and community solar programs that offer electricity bill savings to residents.
