Staff Accountant

Solar Landscape

Staff Accountant managing financial accounting duties in a renewable energy company. Involves financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance in an entrepreneurial environment.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeAsbury Park • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain general ledger; prepare and enter month end and other required journal entries.
Assist with reconciling investment, equity, debt and partners distributions.
Review and reconcile monthly transactions and balances for accuracy.
Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements and budgets.
Prepare work papers and various reports for external auditing.
Preparation of monthly management reports, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports of portfolios under management and providing follow-up of significant variances.
Assist with completion of the quarterly and annual reporting requirements and financial covenants to various parties.
Administer obligations and responsibilities under the project agreements.
Contribute to the Company special projects and support ad hoc requests as assigned and support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 2 years of experience; CPA and public accounting experience is preferred.
Prior experience with renewable energy industry or real estate accounting desired.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with different levels and functions of the organization as well as with external parties.
Ability to work independently in a team-oriented and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to multitask and undertake complex tasks.
Project-oriented with a goal to complete assignments on time.
Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training / Professional development opportunities
401(k) with 4% company match
Summer Fridays
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Paid parental leave
Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledger maintenancejournal entriesfinancial statement preparationbudget preparationvariance analysisfinancial reportingauditingaccountingfinancial covenantsproject administration

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsindependent workteamworkmultitaskingproject management

Certifications

bachelor's degree in accountingbachelor's degree in financeCPA