Accounts Payable Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Reports To: Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Accounting & Finance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time

Office Location: Charlotte

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Ensure all vendor invoices are properly reviewed, documented, and accurately recorded according to company policies, federal, state, and local regulations governing AP payments.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Process, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures and accounting standards.

- Manage weekly payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks

- Ensure timely payment of invoices while maintaining accurate records and schedules

- Follow up with accounts to resolve issues and answer questions.

- Main point of contact for vendor relationships and inquiries.

- Review three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices

- Collaborate with internal teams, including procurement and Thermal, Solar and Wind Plants, to resolve any invoice discrepancies or payment blocks

- Initiate void/stop-payment requests

- Support and work with Accounts Payable Manager to identify and execute process improvement initiatives.

- Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows within AP

- Actively promote exceptional customer service standards; develop effective and positive relationships with suppliers and all levels of the organization

- Conduct month-end closing activities and provide supporting documentation for audits.

- Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

- Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Experience may substitute for degree.

- Solid understanding of AP principles with minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high-volume AP environment

- General knowledge of accounting and understanding of the general ledger coding and accounts.

- General knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting month-end close processes experience a plus

- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organizational, multi-tasking and analytical skills

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

- Must possess the ability to work independently, make decisions, take appropriate actions, and follow through tasks to completion within a fast-paced environment with deadlines

- Proficient with MS Office suite applications, and ERP systems (Workday). Workday experience highly preferred.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability.

- Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.

- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

- Ability to travel up to 10%.

THE TEAM

Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers employees a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruiting@onwardenergy.com.

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.