Renewable Energy Accounts Specialist

Apex Clean Energy is seeking a Renewable Energy Accounts Specialist in Charlottesville, VA. The role involves managing vendor payments, invoice processing, and maintaining accurate accounts payable records. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the renewable energy sector, and possess strong attention to detail, communication skills, and knowledge of GAAP. This is a full-time position requiring work at the company's headquarters.
About Us: At Apex Clean Energy, we are committed to accelerating the shift to clean energy. Our team of professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for innovative customers. We strive to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management.

Job Description: The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for financial transactions related to vendor payments, ensuring vendor invoices are accurate, routing invoices for internal review and processing payments to suppliers. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and experience with process improvements and policy enforcement.

Responsibilities:
• Invoice processing: Applying invoices to purchase orders and routing invoices for internal approval.
• AP inbox monitoring: Upload invoices from AP inbox to procure to pay software, responding internal and external invoice inquiries.
• Vendor statement reconciliation: Matching vendor statements to company records and resolving any discrepancies.
• Data entry: Entering invoice details in procure to pay software.
• Maintaining records: Keeping organized and accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
• Communication: Written and verbal communication with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve billing issues or request clarification on invoices.
• Compliance: Adhere to company policies and accounting standards. Assist in implementing internal controls to prevent fraud, errors, and non-compliance.
• Financial reconciliation: Strong background in reconciling A/P sub-ledger to the general ledger, vendor balances, and intercompany accounts.
• Knowledge of GAAP & Financial Reporting: Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and how AP transactions impact financial statements, accruals, and expense recognition.

Qualifications:
• Associate's degree required, ideally in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounts payable experience, preferable within the renewable energy industry.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with process improvements and policy enforcement.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project accounting is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Will to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA.