Job Description –
Staff Accountant, Melink Solar

Job Summary:

Melink Solar is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our growing Accounting & Finance Department. The responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to general accounting functions, AR and AP processing, general ledger management and all associated reporting. Other duties consist of monthly and year end close and various other tasks.
 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Record monthly accounting journal entries and maintain general ledger for assigned entities in accordance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare month end workpapers for assigned functional areas in accordance with policies, complete financial statements and analysis for assigned entities, including preparing consolidating financial statements where required.
• Support the Accounting & Finance Department to maintain accounting policies and procedures around all core functions as well as ensure compliance through monitoring programs.
• Make sound business decisions to deliver customer satisfaction and promote team environment.
• Meet all timelines/deadlines.
• Assists with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• • Processing Accounts Payable to ensure AP functions are operating effectively and most efficiently, reporting aged payables to leadership.
  • Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies, working closely with internal teams and vendors to address outstanding issues.
  • Communicate with vendors regarding account status, payment discrepancies, and billing inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
  • Manage employee credit card transaction coding and receipt validation during month-end.
  • Contribute to process improvements and recommend changes to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable function.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• • Record and post customer payments, including checks and electronic funds transfers.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies, working closely with internal teams and customers to address outstanding issues.
  • Monitor and manage accounts receivable aging to identify overdue accounts and initiate collection efforts as needed.
  • Communicate with customers regarding account status, payment discrepancies, and billing inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
  • Contribute to process improvements and recommend changes to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts receivable function.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, manage complex projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and strong organizational and administrative ability.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to work as a team member and function independently with minimal supervision.
• Consistently follow work instructions to ensure all job processes are performed thoroughly and completely.
• Be able to write up detailed work instructions and maintain a Job Reference Manual for all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.  Or 2-4 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in ERP systems (Sage Intacct is a plus).
• Experienced dealing with construction subcontracts and subcontractors.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word and Smartsheet.

 

Requirements To Be Hired:

• Must be able to pass criminal and credit background check.
• Must be able to pass drug test.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

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