Accountant

almost 2 years ago
Full time role
Boston, MA, US... more
Boston, MA, US... more

Company

In 2009, EnergySage was founded on three key tenets of simplicity, choice and transparency. Everyday there are millions of Americans ...

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Job Description

Do well by doing good.

Located in Boston, MA, EnergySage is the leading online marketplace for solar and other clean energy technologies and the most-visited energy website in the country. We strive to make the experience of going solar as easy as booking a flight online. We are looking for passionate, collaborative, authentic individuals to join our team in making renewable energy options more accessible to consumers. Our employees love working here-- we would love to meet you, too.

We are the most-visited energy website in the U.S.-- last year 10 million people used our tools. What can you help us achieve?

Learn more about our company and our team: www.energysage.com/about-us/company

Accountant

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting, the Accountant will be responsible for all  expense allocation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities that support our organization and our two-sided, e-commerce marketplace. The Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This is a newly created role which will support our growth. It is an opportunity to make improvements to our existing processes and develop new ones. 

What you’ll do:

  • Make standard journal entries and enter transactions including the allocation of expenses across multiple product lines and departments
  • Maintain accurate fixed asset depreciation records and schedules
  • Prepare detailed and summarized monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
  • Prepare monthly notated prior period variance analysis
  • Maintain the general ledger
  • Own and improve the month end process
  • Manage accounts receivable collections reporting and processes with Account Receivable Specialist
  • Apply payment of accounts payable vendor accounts and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
  • Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
  • Perform other accounting related duties as assigned

What you’ll need:

  • Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting tasks 
  • Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
  • Highly proficient with accounting and spreadsheet software
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate, collaborate, and leverage resources effectively up, down, and across the organization
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

We are EnergySage.
As the leading online comparison-shopping marketplace for rooftop solar, energy storage, community solar, and financing, EnergySage is accelerating the adoption of clean energy by improving consumer access and affordability. Our user-friendly platform is built on the principle of consumer empowerment through unbiased information, transparency, and choice. As we grow and enter new markets, we seek team members who bring new perspectives, skills, and energy that will propel us to accomplish the challenging work we have ahead.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job- but we believe there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. So, however you identify and whatever background you bring, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help bring renewable energy to the broader market.

EnergySage is committed to building a workplace that welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives. We believe that the most successful teams actively and authentically engage individuals with varied experiences and skillsets.

EnergySage is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Applicants from a broad range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Our Values

  • Consumer First: Our top priority is to serve and empower consumers through transparency, equitable access to information, and personalized interactions.
  • Better Together: We recognize that we gain and give more through collaboration, partnership, and diversity of experience and perspective. We respect one another and are inspired by what we learn and achieve together.
  • Integrity: We take personal ownership and pride in doing the right thing. Our consistency, competence, and high standards earn the reputation of “trusted advisors” with all of our stakeholders.
  • Substantive Impact: We are committed to effecting and sustaining positive environmental, social, and market transformations through creativity, innovation, and persistence.
  • Iterative Excellence: Our intellectual curiosity and bias toward action drive us to continuously learn, evaluate, iterate, and improve.

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