Associate, AP

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate in Dallas, TX. The role involves processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, and managing payments using Microsoft Dynamics AX. Candidates should have 3-5 years of accounts payable experience and strong organizational skills. The company is focused on renewable energy and aims to grow its operational capacity significantly by 2028, emphasizing integrity and community impact.
LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.

POSITION: Accounts Payable Associate

Department: Accounts Payable

Location: Dallas, Texas

Status:

Exempt Non-Exempt

Company Overview:

Leeward Renewable Energy is a growth-oriented renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 21 wind farms across nine states, with 20 in operation and one under construction, totaling more than 2,000 MW of installed capacity. We are developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Associate is required to receive, process, and pay the company’s invoices while following internal procedures and maintaining accurate vendor records.

Essential Functions:
• Process vendor invoices in Microsoft Dynamics AX software.
• Utilize three-way matching of purchase orders, goods received, and invoices.
• Update and close purchase orders upon payment.
• Create weekly report of open invoices and submit for payment approval.
• Maintain W-9 documents for all vendors.
• Enter wire transfers and submit for approval.
• Upload approved check batches to bank for automated processing.
• Cut manual checks, match with invoices, submit for signature, and mail.
• Research discrepancies with vendor’s records
• Maintain electronic filing of invoices, checks, and wire transfers.
• Assist in yearly 1099 preparation process.
• Analyze accounts payable processing performance and make recommendations for improvements.
• Requires a strong understanding of the entire Accounts Payable process and effective communication.

Qualifications:
• Three to five years of accounts payable experience
• An understanding of a monthly close cycle
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience with Maximo PO software is a plus.
• The ability to be a team leader.
• Discretion/Confidentiality
• Organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Meticulous attention to quality of work
• Must be professional, personable, approachable, and courteous.

Physical Demands:
• Position will require sitting for long periods of time.
• Occasionally lift 20-pound or more boxes

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.