Accounts Payable Spec

Consumers Energy • Jackson, MI • 16h ago

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.?

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI.? The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices through our automated workflow, OpenText, and owning the document through its life cycle. They will process invoices from receipt to payment, with a focus on meeting key departmental metrics. The Accounts Payable Specialist will have experience in SAP and automated workflows, and will be familiar with various Supply Chain processes such as contract management and purchase order requisitions. Communication skills are critical to this position, as there is daily dialogue with teammates, external vendors, and internal clients throughout the Company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure discounts and timely payment of vendor invoices while adhering to departmental procedures.

Resolve issues and follow up on pricing/quantity discrepancies, proper G/L account coding, adherence to contracts, etc.

Process Accounts Payable invoices utilizing 2-way and 3-way match.

Other duties as assigned or as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to execute SAP reports and analyze them to extract meaningful data.

Ability to interpret and analyze a wide variety of advanced or complex departmental, functional, or discipline-specific information/problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend appropriate actions to resolve complex issues.

Experience using SAP and OpenText workflows.

Knowledge and/or experience in utility practices and procedures.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with both internal and external business partners.

Takes initiative and is results-oriented.

Understanding of accounts payable processes and policies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in Finance or a related field with two (2) or more years of accounts payable processing, SAP, or automated workflow experience.

o (OR) High School Diploma/GED with four (4) or more years of accounts payable processing, SAP, or automated workflow experience.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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