Financial Operations Specialist

Financial Operations Specialist

United Renewable Energy, LLC (URE)

is seeking a highly organized and proactive

Financial Operations Specialist

to support the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of our financial systems and processes. This role plays a critical part in maintaining and analyzing contract schedules, managing cash flow, and ensuring timely and compliant financial reporting across the organization. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with NetSuite, including report customization and data management, as well as a strong background in accounts payable and receivable, payroll input, bank transactions, and reconciliations. A solid understanding of sales tax tracking and filing, insurance-related reporting, and burn reports for bonding is essential, particularly in a project-based environment. This position requires a keen attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and growing industry.

Candidates should bring a sense of enthusiasm for solar energy to the team!

Responsibilities

:

- Maintain and update

Work in Progress (WIP)

and

Contract Schedules

to support revenue tracking and financial planning.

- Customize and generate reports using

NetSuite

, ensuring data accuracy and relevance for stakeholders.

- Assist in preparing

financial models

and

ad hoc reports

to support strategic decision-making.

- Input and verify

payroll data

, coordinating with the HR team.

- Manage

Accounts Payable (AP)

and

Accounts Receivable (AR)

processes, including vendor and client communications.

- Perform

cash flow forecasting

to support strategic financial decisions.

- Conduct

bank reconciliations

and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

- Support

month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close

processes, including journal entries and financial statement preparation.

- Track and file

sales tax

across applicable jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

- Prepare and maintain

burn reports

for bonding and insurance purposes, collaborating with project and risk management teams.

- Prepare documentation and assist with internal and external

audits

.

- Reconcile discrepancies

between project management tools and financial systems.

- Identify and implement

process improvements

to increase efficiency and accuracy.

- Help develop and maintain

standard operating procedures

(SOPs) for financial processes.

- Support

risk assessments

and

mitigation planning.

Qualifications

:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

- 3+ years’ experience in construction, renewable energy, or project-based industries is ideal.

- Expertise in full-cycle accounting and financial operations.

- Hands-on experience with

NetSuite

or similar ERP systems.

- Strong skills in

Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.

Location

:

- A home office is the primary work location.

- Preference is given to candidates in the Metro-Atlanta area.

- Occasional light travel to company office locations may be required for team meetings and collaboration.

Salary and Benefits:

- Salary

commensurate with experience.

- Laptop

including necessary software.

- Cell phone reimbursement

.

- Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage

with employer contribution.

- FSA Option

.

- 401(k)

in accordance with company policy.

- Eight company-paid holidays

per year.

- Escalating accrual schedule

for Paid Time Off.

- Paid sick and volunteer time off

.

- Growth opportunities

in a growing business and industry.

- Travel considerations

include per diem or travel reimbursement.

United Renewable Energy, LLC 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, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.