Staff Accountant

Scope of Job

PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon-free electrification and transportation. The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment.

The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting financial operations, including bank reconciliations, month-end close schedules, reconciliations, entries, AP backup, AR backup, and audit support. The Staff Accountant will sit on our accounting team, reporting to our Senior Accounting Operations Manager, and will need to be extremely detail oriented.

Location

This role will be a hybrid role out of our San Diego, CA office. All applicants must be local to the San Diego area and willing to commute to office 3 times a week, or willing to relocate to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues.
• Perform reconciliations on balance sheet accounts, prepare, and post journal entries as needed.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment processing, as well as resolving AP-related inquiries and discrepancies. Setup new vendors in accounting system.
• Support accounts receivable activities as needed, including customer invoicing, collections, and cash application, and monitor AR aging reports, following up on past due accounts as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Responsible for preparing various monthly closing entries and adjustments.
• Provide ad-hoc project cost data and reports to project execution team and prepare job cost entries as needed.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of audit schedules and documentation and respond to audit inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Post approved employee expense reports to accounting system.
• Assist with sales tax filings.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration or Finance is required
• 1-2 years relevant experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently and independently, self-starter, energetic
  
  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to conduct research and present solutions is a strong plus
• Understanding of accounting systems and financial reporting
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Some industry experience is preferred
  
  

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $45.00 hourly. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly
  
  

Working Conditions

Approximately 95% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment. Possibly 5% of the time is spent outside the office visiting vendors’ and/or internal customers sites in addition to attending various conferences and meetings.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Account reconciliation, customer invoice processing, AP processing

DEI Statement

Our company-wide approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is focused on our workplace, community, and business outcomes. We believe DEI is a key component to our mission of delivering renewable solutions and leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. As such, we strive to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace by increasing access and development opportunities for underrepresented talent. Our aspiration is to build a culture of belonging and accountability by creating opportunities for growth and continuous listening to ensure actionable progress.

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