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Intern

Sunrun

Intern

San Luis Obispo, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

     

    Sunrun is the largest dedicated residential solar company in the United States with a mission to create a planet run by the sun.

    Since establishing solar as a service model in 2007, Sunrun continues to lead the industry in providing clean energy to homeowners at a savings to traditional electricity.

     

    If you are currently enrolled in college and are looking for something part time in the accounting field, this position is for you.  We are looking for someone that can work 20-25 hours a week in our San Luis Obispo office.  This position will extend through the end of the school year.  (May of 2019)

     

    HERE IS WHAT YOU'LL DO AS PART OF THE TEAM: 

    • Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
    • Sort and distribute incoming mail
    • Process 3 way P.O. matching invoices, Workflow approval invoices, and standard invoices
    • Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
    • Process check requests
    • Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
    • Respond to all vendor inquiries
    • Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
    • Assist in month end closing
    • Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
    • Assist with other projects as needed
    • Billing and Receipting for our AEE Division
    • Special invoicing and receipting for Sunrun
    • Quarterly Audit Support
    • Supplier master ACH/Banking updates and maintenance
    • Other AR related tasks, to be determined
    • Special Projects/other requests as made by the manager
    • Billing and Receipting for our AEE Division
    • Special invoicing and receipting for Sunrun
    • Other AR related tasks, to be determined

    HERE ARE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

    • Accounting experience/exposure
    • High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred
    • Must have strong work ethics
    • Must be well organized and a self-starter
    • Must be able to follow standard filing procedures
    • Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
    • Proficient in Excel and Word, 10-key by touch (Oracle experience a plus)
    • Possess strong organizational and time management skills
    • Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
    • Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
    • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
    • Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
    • Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
    • Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.Have adequate visual and hearing acuity to follow instructions, operate office equipment and determine accuracy of the work assigned.

     

    DISCLAIMER

     

    This description indicates the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as the essential functions a person must be able to perform to do this job.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.     Sunrun Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need.  We hire without consideration to race, color, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.