Sol Systems is seeking a Senior Accountant, Structured Funds, to join our team at Sol Systems. If you are an energetic self-starter who is looking to grow quickly, taking on more responsibility as you improve your accounting and business skills, consider joining the Sol Systems team. In this role, you will work closely with Sol Systems’ Director of Accounting and Structured Funds to support our accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions related to our Structured Funds, all of which are integral parts of Sol Systems’ success. A successful candidate must demonstrate attention to detail and have excellent accounting and record-keeping skills.

Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future. Sol has been founder-lead throughout its 15 years of operations, and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.

The Senior Accountant, Structured Funds, will be responsible for:

• Managing a variety of workflows and processes for multiple Sol Systems Structured Funds entities, including:
  • Preparing journal entries and updating workbooks and schedules for period-end close for several tax equity funds and subsidiaries within our development business.
  • Producing a full set of stand-alone and consolidated financial statements for several funds.
  • Producing ad-hoc reports per the request of the Asset Management and Development teams on an ongoing basis.
  • Booking cash transactions, both routine and complex, related to the acquisition, financing, and operations of the funds and projects.
  • Assisting in the accounting and reporting research to analyze significant and/or complex non-recurring transactions.
  • Completing account reconciliations, financial statements, and other analyses on a periodic basis to support our monthly close, consolidation and external reporting requirements.
  • Working closely with the Asset Management and Development teams to reconcile project budgets to actual spend.
• Innovating to create process efficiencies and optimize our use of available systems and technologies.
• Assisting with development, refinement, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to the corporate accounting, reporting, and tax function.
• Supporting the team in accounting research, writing technical memos, and documenting policies and procedures.
• Support and/or lead periodic special projects.
• You will also have the chance to work in other areas that your or we identify as important for building the team and our business.

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Highly energetic and willing to learn new tasks quickly
• Hard-working and able to prioritize a large task load in a fast-paced environment
• Deadline oriented
• Self-Starter, hands-on, with careful attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient with Excel
• Experience with technical accounting (ASC 842, ASC 606, etc.)

 Other Items of Note:

• An undergraduate degree (MS in Accounting or BA) and 3+ years of experience as a staff or public accountant is required.
• Financial reporting experience is required.
• CPA preferred.
• NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Renewable energy, construction, or real estate fund experience is a plus.

Location & Hours: This is a full-time hybrid position that will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and 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: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.