Accounts Payable Associate
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
What The Role Is
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for processing invoices, employee expense reports, and other payment requests in Coupa and SAP in accordance with standard processes and controls. The primary objective is to ensure that properly approved invoices and payment requests are input timely and accurate manner to ensure approved vendors are paid in accordance with contractual terms.
This position will be a hybrid position, located in Scottsdale, AZ.
If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications below but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
What You'll Be Doing
Input the required coding, including Company Code, Vendor ID, GL Account, Commodity Code, Cost Center, and appropriate approver (per Delegation of Authority) for invoices not input by others in compliance with Clearway policies and procedures.
Analyze and validate the accuracy of data input to Coupa by others (i.e., Company Code, Vendor ID, GL Account, Commodity Code, Cost Center, Approver, etc.) to ensure appropriate coding, vendor information, and approval authority in compliance with Clearway policies and procedures.
Process transactions in the accounts payable system, including employee expenses, services, inventories, benefits, payroll, or other @types of expenditures in accordance with Clearway policies and procedures.
Identify issues that prevent processing and escalate to the designated AP specialist.
Respond to customer (i.e., vendors, internal personnel, etc.) inquiries regarding the payment status of vendor invoices.
Coordinate with Accounting, Procurement, Supplier Reg, and Vendor Management regarding any questions associated with invoice coding.
Review accounts payable aging reports to identify outstanding invoices requiring action and communicate with business partners to obtain approvals and resolve questions.
Assist customers as needed with the invoice submission process to permit timely and accurate processing.
Coordinate disbursement runs with the third-party payment processor and Treasury/Cash Management.
Review vendor statements to ensure that payments and open payables are recorded.
Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 legislation as it relates to the work processes for the Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting departments.
Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
High school diploma or equivalency
Two years of accounts payable experience with a proven work record
Two years of SAP or similar program experience
Invoice Workflow experience.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated customer service orientation.
Proven attention to detail.
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
What Would Be Nice
Post-high school education or training in accounting preferred.
Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment.
Experience with Coupa (or similar Business Spend Platform)
Real Estate experience
Energy industry experience
Knowledge of accounting software required, experience in SAP, Coupa, and/or other ERP preferred.
Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations
$50,000-$63,000USD
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group's vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website (https://benefitsatclearway.com/) .
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) , ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notice to California Applicants (https://www.clearwayenergygroup.com/california-consumer-protection-act-applicant-notice/)
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) , ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
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