Senior Accountant

Department: Finance & AccountingReports To: Manager, Financial Reporting & ConsolidationJob Location: Hybrid – Louisville, KentuckyTravel: Up to 10% (as business needs require)About SunPowerSunPower is a publicly traded residential solar company building a best‑in‑class finance organization focused on operational excellence, strong corporate governance, and transparent financial reporting.Position SummaryThe Senior Accountant is responsible for significant areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including complex journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement support, and balance sheet analysis. This role partners with Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, and the Controller organization to support timely, accurate, SEC‑compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.Why Join SunPowerThis role offers exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, SOX compliance, external audits, and complex accounting transactions while providing a clear path into Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, or Accounting Leadership.Financial Close ResponsibilitiesOwn assigned close activities and deliverables.Prepare complex journal entries.Analyze financial results and investigate variances.Support a five‑business‑day close.General Ledger & Balance SheetPrepare reconciliations and account rollforwards.Maintain balance sheet integrity.Resolve reconciling items timely.Financial Reporting & SEC SupportPrepare schedules supporting Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K.Support disclosure tie‑outs and management reporting.Partner with Technical Accounting on reporting matters.Audit & Internal ControlsPrepare audit schedules.Execute SOX controls.Support internal and external audits.Process ImprovementIdentify automation opportunities.Improve close processes.Mentor Staff Accountants.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting.CPA preferred or actively pursuing.5–8 years of accounting experience.Public‑company accounting experience strongly preferred.Experience supporting SEC reporting, PCAOB audits, and SOX.Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.Preferred QualificationsBig Four experience preferred.NetSuite and Workiva experience preferred.Success MeasuresAccurate and timely close.Minimal audit adjustments.Reliable SEC reporting support.Continuous process improvement.Candidate ProfileA technically strong accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced public‑company environment and demonstrates ownership, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.#J-18808-Ljbffr