Accounting Manager

Who We Are

Newport Renewables (NPTRE) is a clean energy solutions company that develops, builds and operates clean energy projects. We are a leading provider of solar energy and zero energy homes. Our clean energy solutions are utilized by families, businesses and communities.

Role Description – Accounting Manager

As an Accounting Manager with Newport Renewables, you will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks that are critical to the operation and success of the company. You will be part of a growing team of enthusiastic and hard-working professionals, in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Strong data entry skills are required and background in the construction industry is preferred. NPTRE is seeking an individual with a professional demeanor who is detail oriented, with solid organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Accounts Payable:

• Oversee and ensure accuracy of accounts payable vendor invoice processing and vendor compliance, including tracking and requesting Certificates of Insurance and W-9;
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of company credit card receipt processing and reconciliation;
• Oversee and direct Accounting Assistant;
• Partner with Project Managers to resolve vendor issues and inquiries;
• Draft, send and track lien waivers related to subcontractor invoices;
• Draft Master Subcontract Agreements, work orders and lien waivers;
• Maintain project commitment trackers for Project Managers;
• Order materials and track deliveries as instructed by Project Managers;
• Process vendor payments weekly with cash flow lookahead (complete set to pay screen with Principal approvals, print checks and initiate electronic payments);
• Master Newport Renewables cost code guidelines and ensure all expenses are booked appropriately, as instructed by Project Managers

Revenue & Accounts Receivable:

• Perform weekly bank reconciliations;
• Deposit checks into the company’s bank accounts using remote deposit scanner or mobile deposit;
• Compute and send bi-weekly design build time and material contract customer billings, including compilation of necessary data and backup support;
• Prepare progress billings, time and material invoices, and AIA (American Institute of Architects) forms as instructed by Principal;
• Send weekly collections emails to customers with outstanding balances;
• Create windows & doors quotes as instructed by Principal

Financial Reporting:

• Perform monthly financial close and reporting to Principals (NPTRE Consolidated Income Statement and Balance Sheet, division income statements), including monthly journal entries such as depreciation, work in process, etc.;
• Perform monthly high-level review of receivables and payables, flagging issues/outliers;
• Perform review of general ledger for accuracy, booking accruals and adjusting entries as needed;
• Monthly state sales tax reporting submission for MA and RI;
• Remit monthly borrowing base certificate to BankNewport;
• Assistance with year-end financial statement compilation performed by CPA firm, taxes, and insurance audits;
• Ad-hoc financial reporting requests, cost analyses, etc. as requested by Principals

Required Qualifications

• Degree in business or accounting from a 4-year accredited college or university;
• 2+ years of related professional experience in the construction industry;
• Knowledge of construction job costing;
• ERP experience, preferably SAGE;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong basic mathematical and quantitative skills;
• Detail oriented, thorough, excellent organization and project management skills;
• Ability to multitask and work on several projects at the same time;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel;
• A desire to exceed industry standards and constantly improve;
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required

Compensation and Benefits

Newport Renewables is offering a competitive salary for this position based on the applicant’s experience, and is offering a monthly health insurance contribution (medical, dental and vision) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

Location

Newport Renewables is currently located in Wakefield, Rhode Island. This will be a full time, in-person position at our office, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

If you have a desire to learn and succeed, and are interested in joining Newport Renewables’ growing team of passionate professionals, please email a resume and cover letter indicating your experience and ability to fulfill the role of the Accounting Manager to rhennessy@nptre.com.

Newport Renewables is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person