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Project Accountant

Solar Landscape

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 85000 - 115000

Posted: 18 March 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.

Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.

We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.

About The Role

Solar Landscape is seeking a Project Accountant to be responsible for financial oversight at the project level with primary ownership of forecasted cost at completion (CAC/EAC) and budget integrity across assigned projects. This role partners directly with Project Managers (PMs) to develop validate and monitor cost forecasts on a monthly basis while also acting as a financial control checkpoint to ensure disciplined budget adherence.

The position sits at the intersection of project execution and finance providing structured cost visibility enforcing budget controls and improving project-level financial predictability.

Responsibilities

1. Cost at Completion (EAC/CAC) Ownership

Own and maintain monthly Estimated/Anticipated Cost at Completion at the project level.
Partner with Project Managers to:

Review committed costs actuals and pending exposures.
Identify forecast variances and risk areas.
Update cost projections based on scope changes and field intelligence.

Ensure forecast integrity through documented assumptions and variance explanations.
Escalate material risks or budget overruns with recommended mitigation strategies.

2. Budget Management & Entry

Support project budget setup and changes within financial systems.
Validate that budgets are properly structured (cost codes categories contingencies).
Monitor budget vs. actual vs. committed spend.
Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective action with PMs and Finance.
Maintain clean budget hygiene and audit-ready documentation.

3. Budget Adherence & PM Support

Serve as a financial partner to the PM team to maintain cost discipline.
Provide structured reporting on budgets vs actuals committed costs forecast variances.
Flag early warning indicators of budget overrun.
Support PMs in corrective planning (reallocations contingency usage cost mitigation strategies).

4. Project Purchase Order Management

Monitor PO issuance against approved budgets.
Ensure POs align to approved cost codes and budget limits and that proper documentation and approvals are in place.
Identify and resolve open or stale commitments to maintain accurate committed cost reporting.
Partner with Procurement and PMs to improve PO discipline.

Monitor the aging of customer billings and follow up as required. Submit monthly reports on Accounts Receivable (A/R) Aging to management.
Review project Accounts Payable (A/P) to ensure correct coding and entry.
Process change orders contracts release of liens and subcontractor payment applications.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Construction Management or related field.
37 years of experience in project accounting cost management construction finance or project controls.
Strong understanding of:

Budget development and tracking
Cost forecasting (EAC/CAC methodologies)
Commitment accounting
PO lifecycle management

Advanced Excel proficiency; ERP/project accounting system experience preferred.
Ability to work cross-functionally with project teams and finance.
Strong analytical documentation and process discipline skills.

Key Competencies

Forecasting rigor
Financial controls orientation
Detail oriented
Risk identification and mitigation
Cross-functional collaboration
Project costing & accounting best practices

Performance Outcomes

Success in this role will be measured by:

Accuracy and reliability of monthly cost-at-completion forecasts.
Reduction in budget overruns due to improved early detection.
Clean PO lifecycle management (minimal stale commitments).
Improved adherence to budget approval controls.
Increased financial visibility for PM leadership and Finance.

$85000 - $115000 a year

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

Training / Professional development opportunities

401(k) with 4% company match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Team lunches events and stocked kitchens

Modern collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park New York City Boston Chicago and Baltimore

Medical dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

ADA Accommodation Statement

Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact us at emailprotected.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.