Senior Accountant

GreenLite•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Company The U.S. construction permitting process is a black box. Over 500,000 forms and 20,000 processes, yet 95% of cities use the same building code. Every permitting delay costs businesses revenue, stalls expansion, and disrupts construction schedules. Founded in 2022 by builders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, GreenLite eliminates permitting uncertainty for developers nationwide. We combine AI-powered technology with an in-house team of registered architects, engineers, and city planners to deliver the fastest, most predictable path to permit approval. Our expert-led compliance process ensures plans are code-ready before submission, reducing revisions, delays, and costs. GreenLite has raised $86M in venture funding from leading investors including Insight Partners, Energize Capital, Craft Ventures, LiveOak Ventures, Trust Ventures, and Chicago Ventures. National brands, including Walgreens, TD Bank, and Driven Brands, trust us to accelerate approvals, reduce risk, and unlock growth. What you’ll be doing Accounts receivable and cash inflows Review and issue customer invoices accurately and on time, in accordance with contract terms and customer requirements. Directly interact with GreenLite customers in the accounting onboarding process and invoice collections process as required. Own the accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances. Collaborate with the sales and operations teams to resolve billing issues and ensure customer satisfaction. Assist in cash receipt application and bank reconciliations. Help maintain accurate records in the general ledger, including journal entries related to accounts receivables. Facilitate the customer onboarding process to ensure accurate and timely invoicing. Accounts payable and cash outflows Assist in managing the internal spend request (purchase order) process and evaluate the impact of purchase requests on cash flow. Encourage approval process adherence by ensuring spend owners have easy access to the status of their request, and the consumption of approved spend over time. Own the monthly spend variance analysis, including root causes of unapproved spending, and implement processes to remediate. Work with spend request owners to ensure the timing of expected billing on open purchase orders is accurate as each quarter closes. Ensure accounts payable invoices are processed and paid in an accurate and timely manner and ensure proper payment timing to encourage cash conservation. Accrued and deferred expenses Own the expense accrual process during the close cycle to ensure that all necessary expenses are reflected in the financial statements. Own the expense deferral process (prepaid expenses) through the accounts payable life cycle including adherence with the deferred expense policy, identification of the service period of the vendor bill, etc. Work cross functionally with the Head of Sales and Head of Operations to ensure accurate commission and bonus accruals. Month-end close and financial statement preparation Support the month-end close process by reviewing the work output of the external bookkeeping partner. Work with our external bookkeeping partners to ensure data integrity across systems. Collateral responsibilities Assist in implementing process improvements to streamline billing, collections, and reconciliation workflows. Participate in ad hoc projects, such as financial reporting preparation, audit preparation, and systems migration and implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting principles.
3-5+ years of accounting experience.
Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting.
Exposure to invoicing systems, QuickBooks, and/or ERP tools or a willingness to learn through self-paced learning and on the job training.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., basic formulas, sorting, filtering, VLOOKUPs, INDEX, MATCH, pivot tables).
Experience with and/or willingness to learn about technical systems integrations and flow of data between our accounts receivable subledger (AirTable), accounts payable subledger ( Bill.com ), and the ERP (Quickbooks).
Ability to interact with customers, external bookkeeping firms, and other external accounting stakeholders.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to a dynamic, growing company.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced high-growth environment in addition to the above is desired but not required.
Experience working with external bookkeeping partners is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Review and issue customer invoices accurately and on time, in accordance with contract terms and customer requirements.
Directly interact with GreenLite customers in the accounting onboarding process and invoice collections process as required.
Own the accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances.
Collaborate with the sales and operations teams to resolve billing issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
Assist in cash receipt application and bank reconciliations.
Help maintain accurate records in the general ledger, including journal entries related to accounts receivables.
Facilitate the customer onboarding process to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
Assist in managing the internal spend request (purchase order) process and evaluate the impact of purchase requests on cash flow.
Encourage approval process adherence by ensuring spend owners have easy access to the status of their request, and the consumption of approved spend over time.
Own the monthly spend variance analysis, including root causes of unapproved spending, and implement processes to remediate.
Work with spend request owners to ensure the timing of expected billing on open purchase orders is accurate as each quarter closes.
Ensure accounts payable invoices are processed and paid in an accurate and timely manner and ensure proper payment timing to encourage cash conservation.
Own the expense accrual process during the close cycle to ensure that all necessary expenses are reflected in the financial statements.
Own the expense deferral process (prepaid expenses) through the accounts payable life cycle including adherence with the deferred expense policy, identification of the service period of the vendor bill, etc.
Work cross functionally with the Head of Sales and Head of Operations to ensure accurate commission and bonus accruals.
Support the month-end close process by reviewing the work output of the external bookkeeping partner.
Work with our external bookkeeping partners to ensure data integrity across systems.
Assist in implementing process improvements to streamline billing, collections, and reconciliation workflows.
Participate in ad hoc projects, such as financial reporting preparation, audit preparation, and systems migration and implementation.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation - Generous base salary & access to our Employee Equity Program, so you can grow with us.
Performance-Based Annual Bonuses - Rewards for high-impact results and contributions that move the needle.
Premium Health Coverage - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members and their families.
401(k) Retirement Plan - Helping you invest in your future with smart saving options.
Parental Leave - Generous parental leave for all parents to support your growing family.
Wellness Support - Monthly Wellness Stipend and full access to Wellhub, Talkspace, & Teladoc for your physical and mental well-being.
Weekly Team Lunches - Enjoy catered lunches every week in our NYC office. Great food, better company.
Company-Wide Team All Hands - Held twice a year, fostering transparency, alignment, and inspiration.
Team-Building Events - Regular opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate as a team.
Unlimited PTO - Flexible time off so you can recharge, travel, or take care of life as needed.
Hybrid Work Environment – Our team thrives on collaboration, so we’re in the office 4 days per week. In the summer, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, we switch to a 3-day in-office schedule to give everyone extra flexibility.