Staff Accountant

Overview:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for executing full-cycle accounting functions. This role focuses on project-level accounting tasks, including accounts receivable and payable, job-based revenue recognition, payroll accounting, and monthly close activities.
** Key Responsibilities
** General Ledger & Bookkeeping
· Monitor daily bank activity. Post and categorize all transactions accurately to the appropriate GL and customers.
· Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals for commissions, installation labor, subcontractor expenses, and battery allocations.
· Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure the general ledger reflects accurate financial activity.

Accounts Receivable & Revenue Recognition
· Reconcile A/R aging monthly and coordinate with sales and operations to follow up on outstanding balances.
· Ensure revenue is recognized only upon completed installations and financial triggers (e.g., installation) in accordance with GAAP.
· Reclassify deferred or unearned revenue as needed, ensuring no duplicate postings across services.
· Prepare necessary entries and documentation to support clean cutoff and matching of revenue and related costs.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
· Enter and reconcile vendor invoices for materials, ensuring proper job coding and receipt verification before approval.
· Process payments to subcontractors and service providers, confirming documentation (e.g., W-9s) and 1099 eligibility where applicable.
· Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies in billing or deliveries.
· Support month-end AP accruals for outstanding costs tied to specific projects.

Payroll & Commission Accounting
· Review and validate commission data generated by the company’s internal systems based on job milestones and contract terms.
· Coordinate with project management and sales operations to confirm eligibility for initial and final commission payments.
· Maintain internal tracking schedules for commission approval and payment timing.
· Ensure all commission payments are properly recorded, allocated to the correct job or customer, and tied back to payroll disbursements.
· Record payroll journal entries to the general ledger and reconcile payroll-related accounts monthly.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

CPA or working towards certification is a plus.

You should be proficient in:

Bachelor's Degree Bookkeeping Accounts  Payable (AP)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Bank Reconciliation
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