Client Quote


"It has been a pleasure to work with Meridian Solar on the completion of the Hill Air Force Base 211 kW photovoltaic project. I have worked in the engineering design and construction field for 35 years and have never seen a better set of electrical drawings than those completed by Meridian Solar. I have enjoyed the professional level of written and verbal communication provided through Meridian for project coordination. Meridian Solar has set the benchmark for photovoltaic design and construction."

K. Gardner, Gardner Engineering

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 Careers



As an industry leader for over a decade, Meridian Solar's reputation for quality is only surpassed by our first-rate team of solar professionals. With our steady growth, we are continually looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our team. We currently have the following open positions:

Department: Business Administration
Position: Senior Accountant
Date: January 5, 2011


Demonstrated Skills:
 
• Financial Management and Reporting
• Extensive Project Accounting experience; experience working with public/government entities preferred
• Job Costing experience
• Accounts Receivable management experience
• Excellent understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition.
• General Ledger experience
 
Principal Duties:
 
The Senior Accountant is responsible for all accounting related project activity including but not limited to contract
review, billing, revenue recognition, collections and financial reporting.
• Interpret contractual billing and reporting requirements.
• Set up new customers and projects. Maintain project database and update project status tracking.
• Create billing terms and schedules in accordance with contract requirements and invoice for all billable
projects.
• Ensure that approvals on all contracts, subcontracts, and all other pertinent accounting documents are
within company guidelines.
• Work actively with outside CPA firm and auditors to ensure that revenue recognition is consistent and
compliant with GAAP.
• Coordinate with Sales team and Project department for smooth and accurate project transactions.
• Responsible for company’s legal requirements with respect to the filing of sales tax and maintenance of
jurisdictional taxes and to provide proper client invoicing and tax rate application.
• Maintain project accounting folders with appropriate documents including contracts, subcontracts, consultant
invoices, customer invoices, required supporting documents, proof of payment and any other financially
pertinent information.
• Run reports and analyze data to ensure that costs are assigned to the appropriate accounts and projects.
• Responsible for monitoring and assisting in collections of accounts receivable.
• Communicate project financial information to Sales team, Project Management and Financial Management
• Provide information for cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare project costs reports and assist in project close-out and analysis.
• Assist with commissions tracking and reporting.
 
Education/Experience:
 
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus a minimum of 5 years project accounting experience or 10 years
commensurate experience.
CPA preferred.
Construction industry experience a big plus.
GSA experience a big plus.
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
 
• Knowledge of various accounting systems with initial emphasis on QuickBooks.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, clients, vendors, subcontractors and outside CPA firm.
• Detailed oriented.
• Good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications with advanced skills in Excel.
• Ability to establish priorities, know when to seek assistance, have a flexible work style, and possess good analytical and problem solving skills.

Department: Project Department
Position: Installation Technician
Date: October 4, 2010

Solar Installation Technician Texas’ leading solar photovoltaic design & installation company for over 10 years is hiring installers!  Solar electric technology is evolving quickly and we constantly evaluate and implement new techniques and solutions to make solar more efficient, affordable and accessible.   We are passionate about solar energy and we strive to constantly re-define “best in class.” If you share our passion for solar, our commitment to excellence and possess the required skills detailed below we welcome you to submit your resume for the position of Solar Installation Technician.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Work with project manager and crew lead to properly install PV systems. 
  • Verify system performance to ensure customer satisfaction.  
  • Perform warranty service as directed.  
  • Prepare trouble reports on defective equipment.
  • Ensure that project site is safe at all times.  
  • Ability to travel up to 100%.
  • Maintain crew vehicle and project site cleanliness and properly dispose of trash and recyclable materials.
  • Keep abreast of changes and new developments in product and installation techniques.

Education/Experience  

Experience in commercial/industrial electrical construction.  Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Language Ability  

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.   Ability to write simple correspondence.   Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.  

Math Ability   Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.   Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  

Certificates and Licenses   Must have valid driver's license.   Must have Electrical Apprentice License (Journeymen are also invited to apply) Must possess, or be working toward, NABCEP certification.  

Physical Demands   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb a ladder; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance on residential and commercial roofs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.   The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision and depth perception.  

Work Environment   While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions such as cold, heat, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

POSITION DETAILS   Meridian Solar offers a comprehensive benefit package including 100% health and dental insurance after 60 days, paid time off (including standard holidays) and direct deposit.  Must pass drug test and background verification checks.  Please submit a cover letter and resume (MS Word format) to careers@meridiansolar.com . Reference the job title in the subject line.   For serious consideration please state availability, wage requirements and provide your TX electrical license number.