Sol Systems is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the accounting team. This accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)-focused shared services role reports to the Accounting Manager of Shared Services and works closely with the Staff Accountant within an accounting team. The position supports multiple entities and combines invoice and payment processing with selected accounts receivable (AR) reconciliation and close activities, journal entries, reporting, controls, and continuous process improvement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, ownership, sound accounting judgment, and excellent record-keeping skills.
Key Responsibilities:- Process, review, and route invoices and payments across multiple entities, ensuring appropriate coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and timely execution.
- Prepare weekly accounts payable reports, payment runs, cash requirement summaries, and approval packages; follow through on exceptions and open items.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
- Perform AP and AR reconciliations, including vendor statements, customer balances, and aging-related variances, in support of month-end close.
- Prepare intercompany and pay-on-behalf journal entries, supporting schedules, and reconciliations across legal entities.
- Support the unclaimed property and 1099 process
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accrual support if needed.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation in accordance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Partner with the Staff Accountant and broader accounting team to balance workload, meet deadlines, and maintain service levels across shared services.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to AP, AR, payment, and reconciliation processes.
- Support reporting requests, and other accounting projects as assigned, with increasing ownership as proficiency grows.
- You'll also have the chance to work in other areas that you or we identify as important for building the team and our business.
A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally with strong accounts payable and accounts receivable exposure in a multi-entity environment.
- Solid general ledger knowledge and practical experience supporting journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- For-profit company experience required; renewable energy or project-based accounting experience is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize, analyze, reconcile, and communicate accounting data clearly.
- Very strong attention to detail, sound judgment, clear communication, ownership mindset, and the ability to prioritize a high-volume workload.
- Experience with NetSuite and Routable is a plus
Location & Hours: This is a full-time hybrid role based in the Washington, DC office.
Commitment & Compensation: Base salary range: $90,000 to $100,000. Sol Systems also provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick leave, federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
