Bookkeeping Lead

Buffalo Solar

Bookkeeping Lead

Depew, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Key Responsibilities

    Accounts Payable & Receivable

    Process all vendor invoices, verify coding and approvals, and schedule payments.

    Generate and track customer invoices and draw requests according to contract terms.

    Maintain AR aging; follow up on outstanding balances to keep DSO < 45 days.

    Ensure all vendor payments, ACHs, and checks are issued accurately and on time.

    Maintain an accurate and up to date filing system

    Financial Management & Reporting

    Reconcile all bank, credit card, and loan accounts weekly..

    Prepare weekly and monthly reports: AR/AP summary, cash position, project profitability.

    Support month-end close and prepare data for CFO review by the 10th business day.

    File NYS sales tax and assist with insurance, audit, credit apps, and grant documentation

    Process & Systems Management

    Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks IES (project-based job costing).

    Ensure data is current, consistent, and fully auditable.

    Document and continuously improve accounting procedures and workflows.

    Train team members on data entry and cost coding standards.

    Collaboration & Communication

    Coordinate with Project Delivery and Construction teams to confirm draw milestones.

    Communicate proactively about upcoming payables, receivables, and cash flow needs.

    Support leadership with financial insights and reporting for Level-10 and quarterly meetings.

    Key Performance Indicators (EOS Scorecard Metrics)

    Bank reconciliations completed weekly (100%)

    AR aging < 45 days

    AP current within 30 days

    Month-end close completed ≤ 10 business days

    100% accurate data entry in QuickBooks IES

    Zero late payroll or sales tax filings

    Qualifications

    3–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (construction or project-based preferred)

    Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks IES (construction version)

    Proficient in Excel and comfortable with data imports and reconciliations

    Understanding of WIP, cost-to-complete, and percent-of-completion concepts

    Detail-oriented, highly organized, and dependable

    Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

    Experience with NYS sales tax, lien waivers, and progress billing preferred

    Understanding of GAAP accounting

    Core Values Alignment

    Ambition – Strives for continuous improvement in accuracy and process.

    Willingness to Learn – Seeks understanding of project financials and incentives.

    Knowledge – Shares financial insights that help the team make better decisions.

    Respect – Works collaboratively with internal and external partners.

    Teamwork – Owns their role but supports the collective success of the company.

    Compensation & Benefits

    Salary range: $34-$36 an hour (commensurate with experience)

    35-40 hour work week in office

    Health, vision, and dental insurance

    Company-paid life insurance

    401(k) with employer match

    Paid time off and holidays

    Opportunities for professional development and career growth