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Why you should join our team

At VELCO, we work every day to strengthen Vermonts electric grid, support renewable energy goals, and deliver safe, reliable service to the communities we serve. Our Accounting team plays a vital role in that mission by ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and operational excellence.

How you will make an impact

Were looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist who is ready to contribute to a high-performing team, embrace learning opportunities, and help maintain the financial integrity that supports VELCOs statewide impact. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices and ensuring invoices are processed and paid accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

Receive, review and process vendor invoices for electronic approval

with the correct purchase order and project codes, as well as proper application of credits, discounts and sales and use tax.

Review requisitions for purchase order generation to ensure correct

coding and authorization, as well as sufficient contracts and documentation.

Research information to provide accurate and timely solutions to

internal clients and vendors using various software applications and accounting systems.

Set up and maintain vendors including payment info.

Prepare and submit annual 1099s in compliance with regulations and

requirements.

Prepare and submit monthly sales and use tax filings in compliance

with regulations and requirements.

Maintain a filing system for financial information, records and

documents to ensure accurate information is maintained and easily available.

Monitor account balances, track expenses, prepare analyses of

accounts and related financial activity.

Communicate and collaborate with other departments, auditors and

vendors on projects and activities.

Maintain up-to-date written procedures for all accounts payable

related processes.

Participate in training and other learning opportunities to expand

knowledge of the company.

Perform other duties as required to support the Accounting

Department.

Education & Training

Associates degree in accounting/finance/business or equivalent accounts payable or finance experience.

Experience

This is an entry level to the professional accounting family of jobs.

Knowledge/Skills

Experience with Microsoft Office and various accounting and database

applications.

Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

A willingness to learn new skills and availability to change.

Familiarity with the utility industry is a plus.

Other

A strong work ethic and ability to work independently is desired. The talent for teamwork, collaboration and communication are vital. The ability to manage multiple assignments and produce results in a high demand environment is central to the position.

Work Environment

Collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Open office setting and dog friendly

Opportunity to work closely with engineering, IT, and operations

Mission-driven organization supporting critical energy

infrastructure

Physical/Mental Demands

Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of sitting or standing

at a desk while working at a computer.

Must be able to maintain fast pace while completing complex work, in

potentially stressful situations, with competing priorities, within tight timelines and with frequent interruptions.

Must be able to work additional hours when necessary.

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