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This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities while contributing to strategic financial initiatives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.\n\nGiven Sunbelt Solomon’s focus on power distribution, transformer services, and field-based projects, this role requires a strong understanding of project-based accounting, inventory management, and multi-entity consolidation.\n\nFinancial Reporting & Close Management\nLead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion\nPrepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP\nEnsure proper account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries\nPerform detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actual, prior period comparisons) and present findings to leadership\nAssist in the preparation of management reports, board packages, and lender reporting\n\nAccounting Operations Oversight\nManage and review general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data\nOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing functions, including process optimization\nEnsure compliance with revenue recognition policies, especially for long-term and project-based contracts\nSupervise fixed asset accounting, including capitalization policies and depreciation schedules\nDirect and monitor inventory accounting, including valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes\n\nInternal Controls, Compliance & Audit\nDesign, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks to mitigate financial risk\nEnsure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements\nCoordinate and support external audits, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor requests\nAssist with tax compliance, including sales/use tax and coordination with external tax advisors\nDocument and refine accounting policies and procedures\n\nLeadership & Team Development\nSupervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team environment\nReview team output for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines\nEstablish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations\nProvide training on accounting standards, systems, and internal procedures\n\nCross-Functional Partnership\nCollaborate with operations, supply chain, and project management teams to ensure accurate financial tracking of projects\nSupport budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial data and insights\nPartner with leadership to improve cost tracking, margin analysis, and operational efficiency\nAct as a liaison between accounting and other business units\n\nSystems, Process Improvement & Integration\nLeverage ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms) to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy\nIdentify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and workflow enhancements\nSupport system implementations, upgrades, or integrations, particularly in a growth or acquisition environment\nStandardize accounting processes across multiple locations or entities\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)\nCPA, CPA candidate, or equivalent certification (strongly preferred)\n5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience\nCombination of public accounting (audit) and industry experience highly preferred\nExperience in manufacturing, industrial services, energy, or field service environments is a strong advantage\nProven experience in multi-entity, multi-location organizations\nExposure to acquisitions, integrations, or high-growth environments is a plus\nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)\nExperience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools\nFamiliarity with project accounting, percentage-of-completion methods, and inventory systems\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail\nEffective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders\nProven leadership and team management capabilities\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment\nHigh level of integrity, accountability, and ownership\nExperience with job costing and contract accounting\nBackground in inventory-intensive businesses\nKnowledge of internal audit practices or SOX-like controls\nExperience supporting private equity-backed or acquisition-driven companies\nWhere Potential Powers Progress\nAt Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.\n\nFrom our 39+ locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.\n\nTogether, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.\n\nMission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values\nIn developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.\n\nMission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.\nPurpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.\nVision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.\nCore Values:\nPeople: The core of our success.\nSafety: It’s in our DNA.\nStrategic: We forge our own future.\nSustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.\nPerformance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.\n\nCompany Benefits\nSunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\n\nPre-Employment Screening\nFollowing an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. 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This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities while contributing to strategic financial initiatives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.\n\nGiven Sunbelt Solomon’s focus on power distribution, transformer services, and field-based projects, this role requires a strong understanding of project-based accounting, inventory management, and multi-entity consolidation.\n\nFinancial Reporting & Close Management\nLead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion\nPrepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP\nEnsure proper account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries\nPerform detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actual, prior period comparisons) and present findings to leadership\nAssist in the preparation of management reports, board packages, and lender reporting\n\nAccounting Operations Oversight\nManage and review general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data\nOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing functions, including process optimization\nEnsure compliance with revenue recognition policies, especially for long-term and project-based contracts\nSupervise fixed asset accounting, including capitalization policies and depreciation schedules\nDirect and monitor inventory accounting, including valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes\n\nInternal Controls, Compliance & Audit\nDesign, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks to mitigate financial risk\nEnsure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements\nCoordinate and support external audits, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor requests\nAssist with tax compliance, including sales/use tax and coordination with external tax advisors\nDocument and refine accounting policies and procedures\n\nLeadership & Team Development\nSupervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team environment\nReview team output for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines\nEstablish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations\nProvide training on accounting standards, systems, and internal procedures\n\nCross-Functional Partnership\nCollaborate with operations, supply chain, and project management teams to ensure accurate financial tracking of projects\nSupport budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial data and insights\nPartner with leadership to improve cost tracking, margin analysis, and operational efficiency\nAct as a liaison between accounting and other business units\n\nSystems, Process Improvement & Integration\nLeverage ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms) to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy\nIdentify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and workflow enhancements\nSupport system implementations, upgrades, or integrations, particularly in a growth or acquisition environment\nStandardize accounting processes across multiple locations or entities\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)\nCPA, CPA candidate, or equivalent certification (strongly preferred)\n5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience\nCombination of public accounting (audit) and industry experience highly preferred\nExperience in manufacturing, industrial services, energy, or field service environments is a strong advantage\nProven experience in multi-entity, multi-location organizations\nExposure to acquisitions, integrations, or high-growth environments is a plus\nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)\nExperience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools\nFamiliarity with project accounting, percentage-of-completion methods, and inventory systems\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail\nEffective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders\nProven leadership and team management capabilities\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment\nHigh level of integrity, accountability, and ownership\nExperience with job costing and contract accounting\nBackground in inventory-intensive businesses\nKnowledge of internal audit practices or SOX-like controls\nExperience supporting private equity-backed or acquisition-driven companies\nWhere Potential Powers Progress\nAt Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.\n\nFrom our 39+ locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.\n\nTogether, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.\n\nMission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values\nIn developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.\n\nMission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.\nPurpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.\nVision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.\nCore Values:\nPeople: The core of our success.\nSafety: It’s in our DNA.\nStrategic: We forge our own future.\nSustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.\nPerformance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.\n\nCompany Benefits\nSunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. 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