Account Operations Specialist, West Coast

AI overview

Manage installer pipelines and partner accounting inquiries to improve operational efficiency while collaborating with multiple teams to enhance customer experience.

Company Description

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all. 

Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.

Department Description

Palmetto Capital is a branch of Palmetto focused on the democratization of the renewable energy and HVAC industries. We provide homeowners with financial products to benefit from solar power, energy storage systems, and home efficiency through advanced heating and cooling technologies. We empower solar and HVAC sales professionals and installation companies with access to our proprietary platform, financing, customer management system, and milestone quality control system. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our growing financial product adoption.

Location

This position will be based in the West Coast region.

Summary of Role 

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Account Operations Specialist. This role will focus on managing LightReach Installers pipeline and assisting with partner accounting inquiries to ensure accurate and timely financial processing. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to improving operational efficiency.

Strategic & Tactical

Aging Pipeline Management

  • Monitor, track, and manage aging customer accounts to ensure timely resolution 
  • Creative problem solving that provides Palmetto with access to project’s PTO status (not submitted, submitted, etc)
  • Analyze aging reports and identify trends or discrepancies
  • Work cross-functionally with accounting, finance, relationship management, sales, and customer success teams to address overdue accounts
  • Develop and implement strategies to reduce outstanding timelines
  • Prepare regular reports and updates for senior management on pipeline status
  • Drive recommendations on partner offboarding and sales shutoff for problem partners

Partner Accounting Support

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for partner accounting inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and account reconciliations
  • Assist partners with understanding financial statements, billing issues, and payment processes
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance partner experience and optimize financial workflows through process recommendations 
  • Maintain accurate documentation of partner interactions and resolutions

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree
  • 3+ years of experience in account operations, financial management, or a similar role
  • Proficiency in Excel, and data analysis tools and/or financial reporting systems  
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with internal teams and external

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

For more about our Privacy Policy, visit: https://palmetto.com/privacy-policy

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Plans: retirement plans
  • Paid Parental Leave: paid parental leave
  • Unlimited PTO: Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO

Join us! We’re looking for new teammates to join us in leading the world towards a clean energy future.  We believe we can stop climate change by enabling the mass adoption of clean energy. This requires urgency and change on a massive scale but technology advancements have put it within reach. Our technology platform is designed to accelerate the mass adoption of clean energy by making it easier for homeowners to choose renewable energy sources, enable businesses to grow, and to drive environmental impact at scale.  Mission-driven. Human focused.  We believe people thrive when they are in a role where they can grow and challenge themselves. We value collaboration and give our teams complex problems to solve and the space to do it.  Focused on YOU. Our benefits start with comprehensive health coverage, unlimited PTO, professional development and student loan repayment programs, stock options, 401(k), generous parental leave, and even pet insurance.  View our current openings. 

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$76,500 – $90,000 per year
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