Senior Project Accountant

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, specializing in designing, building, and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation projects nationwide. The Senior Project Accountant will perform advanced accounting functions, overseeing the financial management of large-scale construction projects and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role involves coordinating with project managers and analyzing financial data. The position can be based full-time in the San Diego, CA office or remotely within the Pacific or Central time zones. SOLV Energy's mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce, guided by core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation, and Teamwork. The company offers broad opportunities for career growth, supporting projects from early engineering through long-term operations and maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
Minimum 2 years of construction accounting experience
Strong audit experience required, including active participation in interim and year‑end audits
Experience supporting or operating within a publicly traded company, with familiarity around SOX controls and public‑company reporting standards
Demonstrated understanding of GAAP and compliance requirements in a regulated environment
Strong understanding of accounting procedures and principles
Experience with online integrated accounting systems
Ability to organize work and handle multiple projects
Ability to instruct and review the work of team members and provide assistance
Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills
Strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA or CCIFP preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting related functions for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure adherence to GAAP and other regulatory bodies.
Assist project teams with complex accounting-related questions or needs, providing guidance and support.
Prepare documentation and assist in interim and year end external audits ensuring thorough and accurate records.
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other business partners, including Project Managers, to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and controls.
Understand and review owner contract for accounting related tasks & responsibilities.
Review and track Preliminary notices.
Possess working knowledge of preparing AIA billings and assembling billing with supporting documentation.
Collect and review lien waivers for subcontractors and sub tiers.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with document requirements.
Process subcontractor payments in a timely manner.
Drive team adherence to month end and quarterly deadlines, consistently adopting innovative ideas to push a more efficient and accurate closing process.
Develop and enhance project accounting processes, identifying and implementing improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
Perform cost coding and review the accuracy of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of complex journal entries, financial analysis and respective account reconciliations.
Assist tax department in calculating and processing job cost and sales tax accruals in accordance with state and county tax regulations.
Assist Accounts Receivable with cash application process for owner billings.
Train and mentor other Project Accountants, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance team performance.
Adhere to all financial deadlines, including month-end and quarterly reporting by maintaining a sense of urgency for all tasks.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.