Senior Accounts Payable Specialist - Battery Storage

Company Overview 

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader, with a market-leading 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 US states and Canadian provinces that will transform North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure.

Standalone energy storage is rapidly transforming the North American energy markets, because it is cheaper than new natural gas plants, faster to build than fossil peakers or transmission, and able to perform diverse energy services. Plus Power partners with electricity system operators, utilities, and investors to originate, develop, finance, own and operate standalone energy storage projects that provide critical services to the wholesale electric market. Plus Power’s team applies an intentional mindset to energy storage development by using a data-driven approach to development and operations.

At Plus Power, we are focused on solving hard climate problems, profitably.  We are growing fast, and value candidates who, like us, share a focus on setting high expectations, owning and learning from mistakes in the spirit of radical transparency, and are committed to internal partnering as a key element of our ideas meritocracy. Our team praises Plus Power’s culture and excels through our game-changing mission and supportive ecosystem.

About the Role 

Plus Power recruits outstanding energy industry professionals who are driven to develop, build and operate assets safely and reliably to decarbonize the power markets while growing their careers. Our team looks for data-driven and fact-based mindsets, engaging and collaborative behaviors, and personal growth-focused professionals.

We are looking to hire a Senior AP Accountant (Specialist) to join the company’s accounting team. This individual would assist the team in compiling and reviewing financial information, maintain accounting records by project, preparing GAAP financial statements, support the annual audit, and research and implement new accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have prior renewable, development, or construction experience and the ability to take the initiative in completing tasks in a time-sensitive and high-quality manner. This role includes significant responsibilities and room for growth within the company. 

Responsibilities 

• Process large volumes of A/P invoices with for proper approval, supporting documentation, general ledger coding, data entry, payment processing,  discrepancies and implement solutions related to vendor accounts 
• Compare vendor terms with activity periodically to ensure the most cost and time effective methods and timing of payments are being used 
• Provide assistance concerning invoices and payments to other subsidiaries, and related companies as needed 
•  Reach out to vendors or internal team for Bank Instructions (ACH, Wires, BillPay) & W9 information 
• Setup new vendors in ERP Quickbooks or (Netsuite – New ERP system in implementation process) and Bank platform 
• Identify and file use tax returns as needed with states and local agencies 
• Lead the 1099 Processing 
• Assist with compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales and use tax, etc. 
•  Act as a liaison between Plus Power and vendors (over 300+ vendors) regarding billing and payments 
• Review and confirm approval of all project related expenses. Work closely with project management team to process invoices and ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner. 
• Update, verify and maintain accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records. Ensure compliance with project contract accounting requirements and controls. Assist in the production of periodic financial reports and ensure that the reported results comply with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Participate, as directed, in management of external relationships including accounting firms, bank relationships, investors, insurance brokers and bonding agents. 
• Prepare journal entries related accounts payable processed and ensure proper general ledger coding in support of monthly closings 
• Assist in the reconciliation of credit card charges on the Company card 
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted 
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status 
• Proactively work on initiatives to implement operational accounting efficiencies through process improvements and control enhancements. 
• Develop and enforce effective and efficient internal controls to maximize protection of company assets and financial reporting policies, procedures, and workflow. 
• Assist with supplying documentation for annual audit, loan draws, etc 
• Support reporting to investors, as