Client Accountant

Concord Servicing•Scottsdale, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Client Accountant will manage day-to-day operational accounting activities and serve as a key point of contact for clients on accounting matters. This role will focus primarily on solar finance products, including but not limited to power purchase agreements (PPAs) and lease arrangements. The Client Accountant will collaborate closely with the billing department and development teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant accounting reporting. In addition, this role will be responsible for reconciling data between billing and accounting systems, identifying discrepancies, and supporting process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements (U.S. GAAP preferred)
Experience accounting for complex contracts, such as leases, revenue arrangements, or long-term service agreements (PPA experience a plus)
Proven experience with account reconciliations, particularly between billing systems and general ledger systems
Proficiency with accounting systems and ERPs; strong Excel skills required
Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in the solar, renewable energy, or infrastructure finance industry
Knowledge of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and ASC 842 (Leases)
Prior experience working in a client-facing or service-oriented accounting role
Familiarity with automated billing platforms and financial systems integrations
CPA or CPA-eligible status
Experience supporting audits and preparing audit-related documentation
CLFP

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operational accounting activities for client portfolios, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records
Serve as a primary accounting point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and providing guidance on accounting matters related to solar finance products
Perform accounting and financial reporting for solar finance arrangements, including power purchase agreements (PPAs) and lease structures
Collaborate closely with the billing team to ensure accurate billing data flows into the accounting system
Reconcile billing system data to the general ledger and investigate, resolve, and document discrepancies
Work cross-functionally with project developers, finance, and operations teams to support accurate accounting treatment and reporting
Prepare, review, and deliver monthly accounting reports and schedules
Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies
Identify opportunities to improve accounting, billing, and reconciliation processes and assist in implementing process enhancements
Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests as needed
Potential to visit corporate headquarters and clients as requested no more than quarterly