Accounts Payable Associate

SunGrid is one of the world’s leading Battery Energy Storage Solutions providers. The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace recognizes SunGrid as a growing, value-added partner globally. We’re in a period of explosive growth and have dozens of exciting careers available right now at our Houston, Calgary, Cambridge, and Toronto offices.

The SunGrid team has unparalleled experience in designing, constructing, and building utility-scale solar and energy storage projects globally. We utilize the foremost technological energy storage manufacturers that allow for high-quality, cost-effective energy solutions.
The success of any project ultimately comes down to the quality of the people involved, and high standards for recruiting and retaining top talent are paramount for efficient operations on all levels of the organization.

Our opportunities are ideal for those who share our excitement to create better energy for tomorrow and a sustainable world alongside the world’s most talented Project Execution Teams and Engineers.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Associate will be responsible for completing payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner. They will work with project staff and management to maintain up-to-date invoicing and address customer and vendor inquiries regarding payments. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Manager, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Houston, Texas and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 0%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process Accounts Payable by reviewing and verifying that all invoices and check requests match to a purchase orders and/or approval from Project Managers (3-way matching).
• Follow-up with invoices that do not comply with 3-way matching to confirm services have been rendered or goods have been received.
• Enter invoices into accounting system ensuring they are coded to the correct Projects or general ledger accounts
• Assist in reviewing and verifying expense reports and credit card statements to ensure proper documentation (receipts, taxes and GL codes, and manager approvals) is provided
• Monitor account statements to ensure all invoices are posted up to date
• Perform monthly GL account reconciliations and analysis
• Participate in month end process in accordance with deadlines
• Respond to and provides information/documents in relation to vendor inquiries
• Support the accounting and finance team with different projects and activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred
• 5 + years of experience in Accounts Payable and accounting operations
• Ability to confidently work and interact with all levels of personnel
• Build and maintain customer relationships
• Exposure to various accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.)
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)