Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant

Location: Longmont, CO (position is remote, but candidate must reside in Longmont area for in-person as needed)

Harness Energy is a leading provider of wind and solar field services. Our purpose is to measure and provide reliable data to help the world reach a point of carbon net-zero energy production. We do this by installing and maintaining equipment that wind and solar energy developers depend on for their feasibility studies and operations.

We are looking for a new member to join our solution-orientated team in the renewable energy industry. Our years of experience and commitment to continual improvement ensure we offer our clients the most dependable tools currently available and utilize industry best practices. By adhering to our core values, Respect, Agility, and Follow-Through, we are building a way toward a greater tomorrow!

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the financial health and operational integrity of Harness Energy. They will own the day-to-day accounting functions that keep our business running - accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, and month-end close. They will also oversee cash flow reporting and support multi-state sales tax compliance in coordination with our outsourced tax platform. In addition to these core responsibilities, they will actively identify and implement process improvements leveraging modern technology, workflow automation, and AI-assisted tools to drive efficiency across the accounting function.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Own the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor invoice review, GL coding, approval routing, and payment execution
• Own accounts receivable functions including client invoicing, collections follow-up, and cash application
• Manage employee expense reporting and corporate card administration through Ramp, ensuring policy compliance and accurate coding
• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements in QuickBooks
• Maintain project-level accounting records, tracking costs and revenue by project to support operational and management reporting
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly cash flow reports for review by COO and fractional CFO oversight
• Coordinate multi-state sales tax compliance in partnership with Avalara; monitor filing status and flag compliance issues
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function, including the use of AI-assisted tools
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with company policies and internal controls
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for accounting-related questions from operations, project management, and leadership teams
• Collaborate with COO and fractional CFO on ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent processes and competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of accounting work
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (required); hands-on experience with Ramp (expense/card platform) and HubSpot preferred
• Demonstrated experience with project-level accounting and job cost tracking in a field services, construction, or project-based environment
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, technology-forward mindset: genuine interest in AI adoption, accounting automation, and continuous process improvement
• Ability to work across several software platforms including Microsoft Office 365, Slack, and ClickUp
• Multi-state operational experience a plus; familiarity with sales tax complexity across jurisdictions is beneficial

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years of staff-level accounting experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Experience in field services, project-based, or similar industry strongly preferred
• Proficiency in QuickBooks required; experience with Ramp and HubSpot preferred
• Experience with Avalara or similar multi-state sales tax compliance platforms a plus
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure a plus, but not required

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to communicate on the phone or Microsoft Teams

Compensation:

$70,000 - $85,000 depending on experience. At Harness Energy, we know how important health and welfare benefits are to employees and their families. That is why we strive to offer a wide range of benefit plan designs that you might otherwise find only at a larger corporation which include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and many ancillary benefit offerings
• Generous, flexible paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Hybrid working environment

Harness Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All prospective employees are subject to background and pre-employment drug testing.