General Accountant - Remote

General Accountant - Remote

Sustainability Partners (SP) invests in the modernization of infrastructure. Organizations everywhere have difficulty implementing and financing high-impact infrastructure solutions, but Sustainability Partners has the answer. SP is solving the $4T crisis of deferred maintenance with its simple, utility-structured solution: Infrastructure as a Service©. Like a utility, we work behind the scenes to provide new infrastructure and keep it operating at peak performance.

We are looking for “A” caliber team players; innovative doers committed to the vision and mission of SP as we rapidly scale our business to meet the growing demands of the market.

Job Description

Sustainability Partners is seeking an experienced accountant at a critical moment in our growth as we redefine how essential infrastructure is funded, delivered, and maintained across the country. This position works closely with the Project Cost Controller and Corporate Controller, development partners, and capital providers across all facets of the investment process. A demonstrated track record of strong analytical skills with deep expertise in financial accounting, forecasting, reporting and operational metrics is imperative.

Day-to-day responsibilities include assistance with the corporate financial and accounting functions including billing, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and other functions.

This position is the financial cornerstone of a generational infrastructure platform. If you are a technical master, strategic thinker, and operational optimizer who thrives in mission-driven environments, SP offers you the platform to make an enduring impact.

Responsibilities include:

• Assistance with accounting for operations following GAAP to include AR/AP, bank reconciliations, compiling financial data, job costing, work in progress calculations, preparing and analyzing financial statements, preparing budgets and monitoring expenditures, periodic reporting, monthly, quarterly and annual closing preparations, assisting with annual audits and following financial regulations, laws, and policies
• Communicate routinely on a variety of job-related topics including insurance, contract agreements and project budgets
• Work with project management staff ensuring proper compliance with accounting procedures including reviewing and analyzing job cost estimates and monthly reports
• Assist with the month-end closing process including journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, ad hoc reports and requests from internal and external customers
• Collaborate with key third party resources supporting accounting, tax, and compliance-related needs for the business
• Act as a key cross-functional business partner to others within the organization by preparing ongoing key deliverables and contributing to strategic projects and initiatives as needed
• Day-to-day interactions with banks
• Coordinate and prepare the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements for investors
• Process invoices to be paid
• Assist with the development written accounting procedures for the operations staff and work with team to ensure proper implementation and compliance
• Analysis of pertinent accounting standards and provide well-supported documentation of positions, recommendations, and conclusions

Qualifications:

• Experience working for a high-growth company in infrastructure and/or construction
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
• 5 years accounting experience
• Expertise in GAAP, Internal Controls, Financial Planning, and process improvements
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly competitive spirit with a passion to learn and grow
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize ideas and data clearly and concisely in a persuasive, organized, and appropriate manner to both finance and non-finance business leaders and executive leadership teams
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Accounting Software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while being self-motivated to learn new concepts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K

Work Location: Remote