Senior Accountant, Structured Funds

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. 

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.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage a variety of workflows and processes for multiple Sol Systems Structured Funds entities, including:
  • Prepare journal entries and updating workbooks and schedules for period-end close for several tax equity funds and subsidiaries within our development business.
  • Produce a full set of stand-alone and consolidated financial statements for several funds.
  • Produce ad-hoc reports per the request of the Asset Management and Development teams on an ongoing basis.
  • Book cash transactions, both routine and complex, related to the acquisition, financing, and operations of the funds and projects.
  • Assist in the accounting and reporting research to analyze significant and/or complex non-recurring transactions.
  • Complete account reconciliations, financial statements, and other analyses on a periodic basis to support our monthly close, consolidation and external reporting requirements.
  • Work closely with the Asset Management and Development teams to reconcile project budgets to actual spend.
• Innovate to create process efficiencies and optimize our use of available systems and technologies.
• Assist with development, refinement, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to the corporate accounting, reporting, and tax function.
• Support the team in accounting research, writing technical memos, and documenting policies and procedures.
• Support and/or leading periodic special projects.

A successful candidate will possess the following competencies, skills, and attributes: 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient with Excel
• Experience with technical accounting (ASC 842, ASC 606, etc.)
• An undergraduate degree (MS in Accounting or BA) and 3+ years of experience as a staff or public accountant is required.
• CPA preferred.
• NetSuite experience is preferred.
• Financial Reporting and/or Tax experience is a plus.
• Renewable energy or real estate fund experience is a plus.
• Experience working in renewable project development or construction 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.