Job Description ... Staff Accountant

Burgess COMMENTARY

Peter Burgess

Careers Open Positions | Benefits & Perks | Interview Process | Culture & Values | Testimonials Job Details Requisition Number 12-0875 Title Staff Accountant City San Mateo State CA Description The SolarCity team is smart, dedicated to our clients, open minded, fun and composed of the solar and renewable energy industry’s best talent. If you want to join a rapidly growing, award-winning company with plenty of opportunities for upward mobility, we invite you to apply to SolarCity. Job Description The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and assist in the day-to-day activities and various responsibilities within the accounting department. The ideal candidate will have at least three years’ experience in a fast-paced accounting environment. The ability to meet deadlines and flexibility in handling changing priorities are essential in this position. Responsibilities • Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations • Assist with monthly close activities • Reconcile cash, intercompany accounts and book monthly activities • Prepare and reconcile employee-related general ledger accounts • Prepare other GL account reconciliations • Prepare schedules as required for the annual audit • Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting information • Prepare monthly/quarterly sales tax returns and other filings as necessary • Special projects and other ad hoc assignments as required Requirements • A Bachelor’s or AA degree in accounting or business administration with appropriate experience is required • The ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly to meet deadlines is essential • Must be highly detail oriented an organized team player with strong communication skills • Experience of working in a manufacturing or construction environment would be desirable • The candidate must be proficient with Great Plains (or other mid-tier ERP systems) and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required • Excellent customer service skills required • All candidates must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check Benefits • Paid training with the nation’s leader in solar power and energy efficiency • Great people committed to making the world a better place • Full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance • 401k plan and stock options • Career path opportunities for top performers • Holiday Parties, Earth Team community group, discount gym membership, and more! SolarCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.