Accounts Payable Specialist

Title:                                       Accounts Payable Specialist

Department:                       Corporate Operations – Accounting & Finance

Reports to:                          Accounts Payable Manager

Direct Reports:                  N/A

Location:                             Madison, WI or Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

FLSA Status:                     Non-Exempt

Compensation:                 $25 - $29 / hour

Company Overview:

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart. 

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.  

Position Objective:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring bills are entered timely and accurately into our accounting system. This role is vital to help keep the company’s day-to-day accounting functions running smoothly and is responsible for projecting a professional company image and excellent internal/external customer relations.

Responsibilities:

• Full cycle accounts payable for solar construction and development projects:
• Reviewing purchase requisitions (ensuring appropriate internal approval and documentation).
• Remitting purchase orders.
• Accurately and timely submission of vendor invoices into accounting system.
• Responding to invoice, purchase requisitions, and payment inquiries both internal and external.
• Reviewing and analyzing contracts payment terms, conditions, and other applicable information.
• Assisting across the company in setting up new vendors, ensuring all appropriate tax and banking information is obtained and accurately reflected in the accounting system.
• Assisting with systems implementation and enhancement testing as needed, and identifying, and following up on issues with systems as they arise.
• Participating in annual consolidated financial statement audit.
• Contributing to the documentation, maintenance, and review of accounts payable processes.
• Supporting cross functional transactional ‘speed’ by reflecting on accounts payable controls and processes and suggesting changes to Accounts Payable Manager.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, preferably at a construction company or company with a high volume of purchase orders.
• Proactive and creative problem-solving skills; asking pointed questions to ensure clarity and consistency across business practices.  
• Ability to clearly communicate problems and identify possible resolutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the organizational capacity to manage multiple projects/tasks with competing deadlines.
• Desire to pursue accounts payable/accounting career path.
• Experience in ERP system such as Sage Intacct or NetSuite preferred
• Experience with general project management tools is preferred
• A proven ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable service, data, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Keen interest in identifying systems and processes for efficiency improvements and ability to communicate such to management.
• A solid understanding of accounts payable activities’ impact to the monthly/quarterly/annual financials.
• Must be self-motivated and enjoy a team-oriented cross functional work environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and fiduciary responsibility.

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.