Accounting Intern

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States. We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.

To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com. 

About The Role

As an Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in accounting field. In this role, you will assist our accounting department in various tasks such as data analysis, research, problem-solving and preparing financial reports. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives while gaining valuable experience in the intersection of strategy and finance.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support key initiatives. The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who is passionate about renewable energy and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

• Financial Reporting: Update financial data in databases to ensure the integrity of information. Assist in the preparation of financial reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics tools to extract meaningful insights relevant to strategic initiatives; interpret and present findings to support strategic decisions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Assist in preparing presentations and reports for both internal and external stakeholders; communicating strategic initiatives and progress to key decision-makers within the organization.
• Project Management: Support the strategy team in managing and executing strategic projects and collaborate with other departments to ensure project milestones are met.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with the finance team to assess and mitigate financial and strategic risks associated with ongoing and proposed initiatives and assist with risk management strategies.
• Change Management: Contribute creative insights to address business challenges and enhance competitiveness; participate in brainstorming sessions and discussions on innovative strategies.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Collaborate on special projects that contribute to the overall strategic goals of the company.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited MBA program or graduate program with a focus in accounting or finance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for renewable energy and sustainability.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and excited to contribute.

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none. 

Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry: 

·       Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.  

·       Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food. 

·       Also included for employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!