Accounting Associate
SmartFlower Solar LLC, United States

This is a great opportunity to work with SmartFlower Solar, LLC (SFS), a Boston-based, high-tech company focusing on unique, cutting-edge solar energy technology. Through our innovative energy delivery solutions, we have introduced and developed game changing solar technology for commercial, residential and municipal renewable energy applications.

Job Description

The individual will be responsible for the day-to-day entry of accounts payable, accounts receivable and sales order transactions and confirming new global customer orders. Responsibilities will also include setting up and maintaining customer and vendor files. This person may also be tasked with generating financial reports/schedules on a regular and as needed basis. This position will report to the Accounting Supervisor.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Processing new customer orders and transferring data from our CRM system into our accounting platform; issuing order confirmations, payment confirmations, sales invoices, and payment reminders
• Review and process accounts payable transactions, including invoices and expense reports.
• Processing purchase requisitions, generating purchase orders for approval and submission to vendors
• Recording all transactions for company debit card and reconciling month end balances
• Request and collect information from new vendors/customers and enter information into Salesforce CRM and accounting systems, including sales tax exemption forms, certificate of insurance and W-9s; ensuring documents and customer/vendor files are up to date.
• Coordinate with sales/marketing, service and logistics teams to ensure vital information is collected and forwarded to the correct team during sales order process.
• Preparing trade/credit applications as required for new vendor accounts
• Send monthly customer statements and following up with past due accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly reports for Value Added Tax and Sales Tax filings
• Generating one-off and scheduled financial reports and supporting schedules, as requested

Requirements

Base Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1-3 years Accounting or Bookkeeping experience
• Familiar with accounting systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks)
• Familiar with CRM software, such as Salesforce
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, and experience with formulas, Pivot Tables, and other functions
• Command of verbal and written English language
• High attention to detail
• Able to analyze and synthesize data
• Able to learn on-the-job with increasing independence
• Punctual, organized, resourceful, flexible

• Ability to work independently, efficiently and proactively on multiple projects

Benefits

Competitive salary plus Medical, Dental Benefits, 401k

Job Rewards and Benefits