<h2 style="">Position Overview</h2>This position will be based out of our Westminster, CO location.The Inventory Accountant is responsible for managing inventory accuracy, cost tracking, and financial oversight of solar installation projects. This role sits at the intersection of accounting, operations, and project management, ensuring that materials are properly accounted for, project costs are accurately captured, and customer-facing financial documentation (including itemized receipts) is clear and accurate. This role is critical in maintaining margin integrity across solar, roofing, and electrical projects by ensuring tight control over inventory usage and project-level financial performance. Key Responsibilities 1. Inventory Control &amp; Accuracy<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Maintain accurate inventory records across warehouses, trucks, and job sites</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Reconcile physical inventory counts with system records on a regular basis</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies (shrinkage, damage, misallocation)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Track serialized and high-value components (e.g., inverters, batteries, main panels)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Monitor inventory movements tied to specific projects (allocation, consumption, returns)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Partner with operations to ensure proper material staging and tracking processes</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Establish and maintain inventory controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs)</li></ul><h3 style="">2. Project Accounting &amp; Cost Management</h3><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Track project-level costs including materials, labor, subcontractors, and equipment</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Ensure all costs are properly coded to the correct project/job</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Monitor project budgets vs. actuals and flag variances</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Support project managers with financial visibility and reporting</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Assist in job costing, margin analysis, and profitability reporting</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Work closely with operations to ensure accurate revenue recognition inputs</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Support closeout of projects from a financial perspective (final cost validation, margin review)</li></ul><h3 style="">3. Itemized Receipts &amp; Customer Financial Documentation</h3><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Create detailed, itemized receipts for customers reflecting materials and services provided</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Ensure receipts align with contracts, change orders, and actual installed components</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Coordinate with sales, operations, and project management to validate accuracy</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Deliver clear and professional documentation to customers in a timely manner</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Maintain organized records of all customer-facing financial documents</li></ul><h3 style="">4. Procurement, AP &amp; QuickBooks Invoice Entry</h3><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Enter vendor invoices into QuickBooks with high accuracy and proper coding</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Ensure all invoices are coded to the correct project, cost category, and account</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Match invoices to purchase orders and received materials (3-way matching where applicable)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Review purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to invoice entry</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Ensure timely processing of invoices to maintain accurate financial reporting</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Track and resolve discrepancies between invoices, POs, and received inventory</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Maintain organized digital records of invoices and supporting documentation</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Collaborate with procurement to improve cost visibility, vendor accuracy, and pricing consistency</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Support month-end close by ensuring all invoices are entered and costs are captured in the correct period</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Procurement of all appropriate vendor documentation prior to payments and complete end of year tax filings</li></ul><h3 style="">5. Systems &amp; Process Improvement</h3><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Maintain and improve inventory and project accounting systems (ERP, job costing tools, etc.)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Identify inefficiencies in inventory tracking or cost capture and implement improvements</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Build reporting dashboards for inventory levels, usage trends, and project margins</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Support audits related to inventory and project financials</li></ul> Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">3+ years of accounting experience (inventory or cost accounting preferred)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Experience with job costing or project-based accounting</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Strong understanding of inventory management principles</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">High attention to detail</li></ul>Preferred Experience (Solar / Construction Industry)<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Experience in solar, construction, or trades-based environments</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Familiarity with solar components (modules, inverters, racking, batteries, BOS materials)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Understanding of project lifecycle (sale → install → PTO → closeout)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Experience working with field operations teams (installers, electricians, PMs)</li></ul> Pay for this position is $28-$38 per hour, depending on experience. Overtime opportunities may be available depending on seasonality and business needs. This full-time role is eligible to participate in health (one plan is less than $35 per pay check!), dental, and vision insurance. Photon Brothers also offers a 401k with match, as well as company-sponsored life insurance and telehealth. Paid holidays and PTO are also offered with this position.

At Photon Brothers, we’re dedicated to leading the way in clean energy solutions and helping our clients transition to sustainable, reliable power. Founded in 2013 by fourth-generation Coloradans Matt and David Raichart, we specialize in solar panel installation, battery storage, EV chargers, roofing, detach and reset, and ongoing system maintenance. We are proud partners in Tesla’s Powerwall Certified Installer program and are NABCEP and GAF certified, with licensed master electricians on our team.We keep everything in-house, from sales and project management to installation and service, so our customers always know who to call. We foster a low-pressure environment where both our customers and our team are empowered to make informed decisions. Above all, we’re committed to strengthening the communities we serve and protecting the planet we share.

Inventory Accountant

<h2>Position Overview</h2>This position will be based out of our Westminster, CO location.The Inventory Accountant is responsible for managing inventory accuracy, cost tracking, and financial oversight of solar installation projects. This role sits at the intersection of accounting, operations, and project management, ensuring that materials are properly accounted for, project costs are accurately captured, and customer-facing financial documentation (including itemized receipts) is clear and accurate. This role is critical in maintaining margin integrity across solar, roofing, and electrical projects by ensuring tight control over inventory usage and project-level financial performance. Key Responsibilities 1. Inventory Control &amp; Accuracy<ul><li>Maintain accurate inventory records across warehouses, trucks, and job sites</li><li>Reconcile physical inventory counts with system records on a regular basis</li><li>Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies (shrinkage, damage, misallocation)</li><li>Track serialized and high-value components (e.g., inverters, batteries, main panels)</li><li>Monitor inventory movements tied to specific projects (allocation, consumption, returns)</li><li>Partner with operations to ensure proper material staging and tracking processes</li><li>Establish and maintain inventory controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs)</li></ul><h3>2. Project Accounting &amp; Cost Management</h3><ul><li>Track project-level costs including materials, labor, subcontractors, and equipment</li><li>Ensure all costs are properly coded to the correct project/job</li><li>Monitor project budgets vs. actuals and flag variances</li><li>Support project managers with financial visibility and reporting</li><li>Assist in job costing, margin analysis, and profitability reporting</li><li>Work closely with operations to ensure accurate revenue recognition inputs</li><li>Support closeout of projects from a financial perspective (final cost validation, margin review)</li></ul><h3>3. Itemized Receipts &amp; Customer Financial Documentation</h3><ul><li>Create detailed, itemized receipts for customers reflecting materials and services provided</li><li>Ensure receipts align with contracts, change orders, and actual installed components</li><li>Coordinate with sales, operations, and project management to validate accuracy</li><li>Deliver clear and professional documentation to customers in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain organized records of all customer-facing financial documents</li></ul><h3>4. Procurement, AP &amp; QuickBooks Invoice Entry</h3><ul><li>Enter vendor invoices into QuickBooks with high accuracy and proper coding</li><li>Ensure all invoices are coded to the correct project, cost category, and account</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and received materials (3-way matching where applicable)</li><li>Review purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to invoice entry</li><li>Ensure timely processing of invoices to maintain accurate financial reporting</li><li>Track and resolve discrepancies between invoices, POs, and received inventory</li><li>Maintain organized digital records of invoices and supporting documentation</li><li>Collaborate with procurement to improve cost visibility, vendor accuracy, and pricing consistency</li><li>Support month-end close by ensuring all invoices are entered and costs are captured in the correct period</li><li>Procurement of all appropriate vendor documentation prior to payments and complete end of year tax filings</li></ul><h3>5. Systems &amp; Process Improvement</h3><ul><li>Maintain and improve inventory and project accounting systems (ERP, job costing tools, etc.)</li><li>Identify inefficiencies in inventory tracking or cost capture and implement improvements</li><li>Build reporting dashboards for inventory levels, usage trends, and project margins</li><li>Support audits related to inventory and project financials</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>3+ years of accounting experience (inventory or cost accounting preferred)</li><li>Experience with job costing or project-based accounting</li><li>Strong understanding of inventory management principles</li><li>Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)</li><li>Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)</li><li>High attention to detail</li></ul>Preferred Experience (Solar / Construction Industry)<ul><li>Experience in solar, construction, or trades-based environments</li><li>Familiarity with solar components (modules, inverters, racking, batteries, BOS materials)</li><li>Understanding of project lifecycle (sale → install → PTO → closeout)</li><li>Experience working with field operations teams (installers, electricians, PMs)</li></ul> Pay for this position is $28-$38 per hour, depending on experience. Overtime opportunities may be available depending on seasonality and business needs. This full-time role is eligible to participate in health (one plan is less than $35 per pay check!), dental, and vision insurance. Photon Brothers also offers a 401k with match, as well as company-sponsored life insurance and telehealth. Paid holidays and PTO are also offered with this position.

Inventory Accountant

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