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About the Role

Buffalo Solar is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to manage the day-to-day financial operations of a project-based business. This position works closely with company leadership, project management, and our Fractional CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare customer invoices, monitor collections, and reconcile customer accounts.
• Process vendor invoices and weekly payments.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks Online.
• Maintain weekly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers to recognize revenue in accordance with GAAP based on project completion.
• Monitor project costs and job profitability.
• Prepare construction draw requests and support lender reporting.
• Assist with project closeout and final financial reconciliation.
• Process credit applications and establish vendor accounts.
• Maintain W-9s, tax-exempt certificates, insurance certificates, and vendor compliance documentation.
• Support payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
• Assist with audit requests, tax preparation, and lender reporting.
• Help improve accounting procedures and internal controls as the company grows.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience with construction or project-based accounting.
• Experience maintaining Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance, project management, and operations teams.

Skills

• GAAP accounting principles
• Construction accounting
• Project-based accounting
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Journal entries
• Account reconciliations
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• QuickBooks Online
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

Location

• Depew NY

Work Type

• In person

Experience Level

• 5+ years of accounting experience

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

About the Company

• Buffalo Solar is a leading commercial solar EPC serving businesses throughout New York.
• We design, engineer, and construct commercial solar and battery storage projects for businesses, municipalities, and organizations.