Staff Accountant (Contractor, Hybrid Schedule, SoCal)

About Sungrow:

Sungrow North America is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to optimize the performance and efficiency of solar power installations. Sungrow North America is known for its commitment to innovation, high-quality standards, and exceptional customer service, aiming to provide sustainable and reliable energy solutions to meet the growing demand for clean power.

About the job

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join Sungrow’s finance team. This role will focus on managing financial accuracy, supporting billing functions, reconciliations, and contract compliance within our growing business unit team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in contract-based accounting, reconciliation, revenue recognition under ASC 606, and customer invoicing. This position plays a key role in ensuring alignment between accounting, project management, and commercial teams, while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform project reconciliations to validate billing accuracy, revenue reporting, and compliance with customer purchase orders.
• Review customer contracts and purchase orders to identify performance obligations, evaluate billing milestones, and ensure appropriate revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Review cash applications to ensure payments are accurately posted to the correct customers and invoices.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Operations, and Finance to monitor project financial performance, resolve billing matters, and support collections.
• Assist with month-end close by ensuring invoicing, revenue, and general ledger transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Support audits by preparing requested schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with special projects, financial analyses, and other accounting responsibilities as needed. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, energy, or contract/project-based accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience applying ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations, analyzing variances, and resolving discrepancies.
• Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to present financial data to management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments and with external auditors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven accounting experience in contract or project-based environments.
• Competency in MS Office and SAP (or similar ERP).
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Location and Status:

• Full-time, Costa Mesa, CA
• Hybrid work environment (minimum 2 days in office)
• No visa/legal sponsorship available

Compensation:

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Competitive benefits package and employee programs
• Strong opportunities for personal and professional growth