Receivables & Collections Accountant

General Summary

The Receivables & Collections Accountant will oversee the accounts receivable cycle and focus on  the important areas of (but not limited to) invoicing, collections, accounting, and related metrics  reporting. The position will work closely with the Sales, Service Group and Construction Group as  well as develop relationships with customers. The position requires the ability to work independently  or on a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Functions

• Accounts Receivable  

o Create and update customer job estimates in financial system.

o Generate invoicing for submittal to the customers.  

▪ Power purchase agreement invoicing.  

▪ Service organization invoicing.  

▪ Construction milestone invoicing.

o Receipts: communicate customer payment discrepancies, provide invoicing and  payment status to management, account teams and customers, as directed.  o Monthly reconciliation of each customer account to contracts and change orders. o Post cash receipts and update reporting systems.

o Make weekly bank deposits from receipts.

• Collections

o Monthly AR status reports:

▪ Maintains A/R aging and provides monthly status.  

▪ Enters invoice level collection notes into reports.

o Customer follow-up with invoicing, statements and other communications. Build and  maintain relations with clients to ensure timely payment of invoices.

o Drive collections and escalation processes presenting a collection strategy for overdue  accounts.  

• General  

o Customer setup and contract file administration.

o Find and use accounting data to assist management in answering questions and  resolving problems.

o Collect KPI data as needed from sales and operations team members as well as  utilizing company databases.

o Assist service group with tracking and collecting on RMA’s.

o Ensure all AR information presented to accounting is appropriately documented and  compliant with all company policies, procedures and internal controls.

o Support the monthly/quarterly/annual close process.

o Audit support.

o Special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree desired.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in accounting or finance.

• Intermediate Excel ability.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite applications.

• SalesForce experience preferred.

• Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software desired.

• Solar or construction experience a plus.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.  

• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.  

Special Position Requirements

• Local travel is required for bank deposits, warehouse sites and customer visits within  Massachusetts.

• Brief time spent outside regardless of weather for during travel as directed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of  activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,  responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.