Sr. Renewables Accounts Payable Associate - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm in the renewable energy sector is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join their dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of working fully remote from anywhere in the USA, allowing you to engage in exciting utility-scale energy storage projects. With a focus on GAAP principles and strong vendor management, you'll oversee financial reporting, manage project-based AP systems, and handle accounting processes. The company prides itself on a transparent leadership team and a commitment to fostering a fair hiring environment. If you're passionate about renewable energy and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive compensation packages

Flexible work hours

Open PTO policy

Work fully remote

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting AP experience with a focus on GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar financial software.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor enrollment into AP ERP systems and process AP invoices.
• Lead AP financial reporting and support project contract accounting.

Skills

GAAP Principles

Vendor Management

Accounts Payable

Financial Reporting

Advanced MS Excel

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

Employer Industry: Renewable Energy

Why consider this job opportunity:

1. Competitive base salary and comprehensive compensation packages
2. Flexible work hours and an open PTO policy
3. Opportunity to work fully remote from anywhere in the USA
4. Collaborate with a transparent Executive Leadership Team
5. Involvement in dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects with a leading renewable energy venture

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

1. Manage vendor enrollment into AP ERP systems and process AP invoices for energy storage project construction
2. Oversee 1099 processing and W9 set-ups
3. Lead AP financial reporting, including accounting journals, ledgers, and vendor payment terms
4. Support project contract accounting requirements, prepare GAAP financial statements, and assist with financial accounting audits
5. Handle sales tax and use tax AP accounting processes

What is Required (Qualifications):

1. 5+ years of accounting AP experience with a focus on GAAP principles
2. Experience managing project-based Accounts Payable systems related to Project Development, EPC, Construction, and Service Contracts
3. Proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar financial accounting software
4. Strong vendor management skills related to Accounts Payable and invoice processing
5. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, including macro/VBA writing capabilities, data queries, and pivot tables

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

1. Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting initiatives for EPC or Construction operations
2. Knowledge of renewables (solar, wind, battery storage, or energy storage projects) is highly desirable
3. Familiarity with national energy power market tariffs (WECC, PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO) and incentives is beneficial

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