Senior General Accounting Manager

Title: Senior General Accounting Manager
Department: FlexRack Center 

Location:Cleveland, OH/North Jackson, OH
Supervisor: Head of Tracker Business Support
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-time, Permanent

Work Status:Hybrid

SENIOR GENERAL ACCOUNTANT MANAGER

This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business.

FLEXRACK by Qcellsis an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries.FLEXRACK by Qcellsalso offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. FLEXRACK by Qcellshas completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.

SUMMARY

As part of the broader accounting team, the Senior General Accounting Manager would be responsible for assisting the finance department in creating accurate and timely financial

records for the organization. Under the supervision of the Head of Business Support, this

position is responsible for the duties of accounting and related tax within their sphere of

influence, including but, not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit

monitoring, preparing and posting of journal entries and preparing of various account

and tax reconciliations. This position reports to the Head of Tracker Business Support, or another management personnel that the CEOof the Company may designate. This position is located inCleveland, OH, with travel to North Jackson, OH 1-2 a week and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 25%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Month-end: Prepare internal financial statement file including income statement,balance sheet, cash flow statement, AR analysis, etc.
• Reconcile various GL accounts – see closing checklist
• Journal Entries – see closing checklist• Prepare, compile and distribute HQ financial reporting package monthly – internal
• transactions file, TB financial statements, AR detail report
• Prepare quarterly footnotes and cash flow statement for HQ reporting
• Full cycle accounts receivable
• Review work of accounting analyst for customer invoicing, customer set up, creditapplication processing, etc.
• Weekly AR review and follow up with customers
• Lien waiver review and processing
• Credit review on new and existing customers
• Reconcile and post customer payments and all cash transactions daily
• Review project pipeline weekly to ensure new customers credit is being reviewed
• Customer Purchase Orders
• Review customer purchase orders for sales tax implications and payment terms
• Ensure all customer purchase orders have been vetted on customer creditworthiness
• Inventory
• Assist with coordination and execution of annual physical inventory
• Assist with standard cost calculation review / update
• Monthly purchase price variance review and standard cost updating
• Calculate/File sales & use tax monthly for various states ( and may extend states)Canada HST/GST monthly calculation and filing
• Payroll and review bi-weekly payroll commissions
• Calculate monthly commissions and provide statements to salespeople
• Review projects for commission splits
• Assist with annual audit, commercial insurance renewal, and various ad-hocrequests
• Regular attendance, in accordancewithcompany'sattendancepolicy and supervisoryassignment, is an essential jobdutyrequirementforthisposition
• Perform otherduties and specialprojects, asassignedby Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business with concentration in Accounting
• 13+yearsofcomprehensiveexperiencein Revenue Accounting, Accounts Receivable (includingcollections,billing, andinvoicing), and Accounts Payable.
• Specialized Expertise:Proven expertise in Cost Accounting, including reconciliation and financial analysis.
• Manufacturing and retailindustryexperience
• A clear understanding of tax filing, calculation procedures, and professional tax communication.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·          Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

·          Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

·          Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

·          Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

·          Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

·          Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

·          Travel: upto25%asneeded

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

·          Regular professional, officebusinesssetting

·          Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

·          Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

·          Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Cleveland, OH. The pay is only displayed for Cleveland, OH is $120,000 - $130,000base salary per year.

The above-listed salary range is required by the Cleveland Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Cleveland, OH. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

FLEXRACK by Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by FLEXRACK by Qcells are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, FLEXRACK by Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at

hr-usa@qcells.com