Staff Accountant - New Columbia Solar

New Columbia Solar (NCS) is the leading developer, owner, and operator of Commercial & Industrial solar projects in the Washington DC area. The Company's mission is to make solar a reality for our entire community. NCS specializes in developing, financing, and operating solar energy systems within the built environment. The company designs and delivers comprehensive procurement and solar investment solutions for businesses, municipalities, and institutions empowering them to achieve their sustainability goals and positively impact their community.

NCS is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing team and assist with the company's accounting and financial reporting operations. This role will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will support the Accounting team by performing and coordinating accounting duties within the Company's portfolio of operating assets. The Staff Accountant's responsibilities include maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with close processes, and maintaining accounts payable documentation. The Staff Accountant will also be assisting the Senior Accountant as needed and respond to information requests by management and for auditing purposes. To be successful as Staff Accountant, you should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). An outstanding Staff Accountant should also have strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts
• Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes
• Contributing to the development and review of annual operating budgets
• Maintaining documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Meeting processing and reporting deadlines
• Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Assisting the accounting manager as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Working knowledge of with Microsoft Excel & Word
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Good problem-solving and time management skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Full-time availability
• Vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19
• Must be able to legally work in the U.S.

Preferred Experience:

• 1-2 years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of cash and accrual and multi-entity accounting
• Basic understanding of solar technology