Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and executing complex accounting functions that support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making. This position manages general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, amortization, fixed assets, and accounts payable and receivable, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies. The Senior Accountant performs and reviews monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, investigates and resolves discrepancies, and prepares corrective entries as needed. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis by compiling and analyzing key metrics, preparing balance sheet reporting packages with meaningful commentary, and assisting with budget-to-actual reporting. Additionally, this position identifies and implements process improvements, leverages systems to increase efficiency, documents procedures, communicates changes to stakeholders, and provides guidance and oversight to other accounting team members as a subject matter expert.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Accounting Preparation & Support

• Lead and perform general ledger functions including but not limited to amortization for prepaids, leases, various accruals, and management of fixed assets.
• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Verify and/or determine codes and key data for invoices.
• Research and escalate issues to achieve resolution.
• Prepare and calculate significant and/or complex accounting processes.
• Establish and communicate accounting policies by maintaining a thorough understanding of GAAP and new accounting guidance as needed.
• Administer the corporate credit card program, sales commissions, and daily cycle counts.
• Process accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets, and enter data as needed.

Account Reconciliations

• Monitor and reconcile assigned accounts on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Identify, research, and resolve reconciling items, escalating items to achieve resolution.
• Prepare and submit journal entries to correct items discovered during reconciliations.
• Provide guidance to team members regarding account reconciliations.

Budget, Forecasting, & Reporting

• Perform accounting and financial analyses to identify key trends and support critical estimates, such as accruals and reserves.
• Compile and analyze data and key metrics against forecasts and goals.
• Prepare balance sheet reporting packages with meaningful commentary.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasts, and budget-to-actual reporting.

Project & Process Improvement

• Actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Leverage systems and capabilities to identify new efficiencies.
• Implement improvements and maintain/update documentation on assigned procedures.
• Review, recommend, and/or lead process improvements, acting as SME as needed.
• Communicate process changes to stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and review work of other accounting team members as needed.

Other Duties

• Other duties and tasks as assigned by management.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Exemplify All Energy Solar core values (Safety First, Dependability, Do the Right Thing, and Want to Win).

Skills/Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of proven experience in accounting, or a related field or equivalent experience and education to be considered.
• Experience in continuous improvements of software solutions, including but not limited to commissions, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and fixed assets.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in Google Suite/Google Workspace (Slides, Sheets, Calendar, Forms, Docs, Gmail) or related software.
• Proficiency in CRM, ERP, and other related software. Salesforce, Netsuite (emphasis on saved searches), and RF Smart experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AP and AR software. Stampli and Paystand experience preferred.
• Experience in company credit card management software. Center Card experience preferred.
• Experience in payroll review. Paycor experience preferred.

Core Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional and internal collaboration.
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with leaders in different departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers by phone and email.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities.
• Proactive and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality of company, financial, and employee data/information.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage time, anticipate needs, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer (frequent).
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times (infrequent).
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute (frequent).
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time salary/exempt position with an expected base annual salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Hybrid: This position is eligible to work a combination of in-office work at AES headquarters (St. Paul, MN) and remote/work from home eligibility. (Note: this is subject to change by management based on company and business needs, may or may not be eligible until 90+ days of employment/training period completion, will be determined and agreed on by management and employee, and contingent upon employees being in good standing).
• PTO accrual per hour will be .03847, up to 80 hours annually (120 hours annually after year 1).
• 6 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday.
• Dental + vision insurance (free for individual).
• Health insurance (free individual option).
• 401K with company match (eligible after 90 days, age 21+).
• Discretionary Profit Sharing Bonus based on company performance.
• Free employee assistance plan.
• Much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All Energy Solar is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location that we facilitate. All Energy Solar is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military and Veterans.