AP Specialist IV

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is seeking an AP Specialist IV to manage and process accounts payable within a dynamic financial operations environment. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of the AP cycle and ensure compliance with policies while collaborating across departments to facilitate payments and address any discrepancies. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and significant experience in high-complexity accounting settings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pension benefits

403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 7 years related experience or AA plus 5 years.
• Minimum of two years in a high complexity accounting department.
• Familiarity with GAAP principles.

Responsibilities

• Process complex invoices using Oracle Accounts Payable module.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Conduct payment runs and maintain vendor correspondence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

High School diploma

AA plus 5 years related experience

Tools

Oracle AP Module

Excel

Job description

Posting Title AP Specialist IV

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Location CO - Golden

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Position Type Regular

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Hours Per Week 40

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Working at NREL The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NREL, you’ll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Learn about NREL’s critical objectives: NREL's Mission and Vision.

Job Description

This position will join the Accounts Payable team within the Office of the CFO. The individual will work within a dynamic financial operations department, closely collaborating with colleagues and other departments through the full AP cycle. Administer NREL’s policies and procedures and guide the preparation, calculation, audit and issuance of payments to vendors and employees.

Full cycle AP duties to include, but not limited to the following:

• Review and process moderate volume, highly complex invoices using Oracle Accounts Payable module for both three-way and two-way match.
• Review subcontract invoices to ensure compliance with applicable terms and conditions.
• Monitor subcontracts to ensure subcontract deliverable(s) and invoice payment requirements are met.
• Process payment runs (Check, ACH and Wires).
• Send Wires.
• Recall payments.
• Void/Cancel/Re-Issue payments.
• Handle correspondences (mail, email and telephone) for information within NREL and with outside vendors.
• Research and resolve all invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
• Respond to Audit requests.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Foreign payee review and payment handling.
• Continuous learner, comes up with innovative ideas, takes initiative and has a commitment to quality.
• Other Duties as assigned.

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Basic Qualifications High School diploma plus 7 years related experience. Or, AA plus 5 years related experience. Or, Relevant experience or certification of comparable scope may be substituted for education.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a high complexity, fast paced accounting department.
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted account principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 2 years previous experiences using accounting systems, word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to positively interact with individuals at all levels inside and outside of the Lab.
• Demonstrated forward thinking and innovative approach to problems and situations.
• Ability to adapt to change and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to applicable -Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) , including Oracle AP Module.
• Prior experience working in public sector, government or similar organization.

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week) Job Profile: Specialist IV / Annual Salary Range: $50,200 - $80,300

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging Requirement NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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