AP Lead

OneEnergy Renewables • Madison, WI

2h

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Lead plays a key role in supporting the execution, accuracy, and day-to-day leadership of the accounts payable function. This role serves as a hands-on senior contributor and operational lead, helping ensure invoices are processed timely and accurately while providing guidance, problem-solving support, and prioritization for the Accounts Payable team.
The Accounts Payable Lead is expected to take initiative, act as a subject matter resource, and support strong internal and external relationships while helping keep the company’s accounts payable operations running smoothly.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment, with demonstrated ability to independently run standard workstreams and resolve moderately complex issues
• Strong working knowledge of AP processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice matching, and exception resolution
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working within ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience is a plus
• Prior experience with AP processing systems and related tools
• Tech-savvy with the ability to move between systems and understand how platforms integrate and impact downstream accounting
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including initiative, reliability, problem-solving, and the ability to guide and support peers
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Solid understanding of G/L coding and the impact of accounts payable on monthly, quarterly, and annual financials
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while maintaining a collaborative team-oriented approach
• High proficiency in Office 365 tools, particularly Excel
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude that shows self-motivated, collaborative and energized by continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors: reliability, initiative, problem-solving, and ability to coach peers without formal authority
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and fiduciary responsibility

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of full cycle accounts payable activities in a high-volume environment supporting solar construction and development projects:
• Review purchase requisitions for appropriate approval and documentation
• Oversee purchase order issuance and invoice matching
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of vendor invoices into the accounting system
• Support resolution of discrepancies and exceptions related to purchase orders, invoices, and payments
• Act as a primary point of support for Accounts Payable Associates, assisting with:
• Daily questions and issue resolution
• Prioritization of workload and weekly processing needs
• Escalation of risks, delays, or trends to the Accounts Payable Manager
• Serve as a subject matter resource across AP processes, systems, and controls, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice matching, and vendor maintenance
• Respond to invoice, requisition, and payment inquiries from internal stakeholders and external vendors in a timely and professional manner
• Support vendor setup and maintenance, ensuring appropriate tax documentation and data accuracy within the accounting system
• Leverage and navigate multiple systems and tools (e.g., ERP, AP platforms, expense and corporate card tools), understanding how data flows between systems and identifying issues when they arise
• Review and support accurate G/L coding for invoices and corporate card transactions, assisting with quality control and compliance with company policies
• Assist with systems implementations, enhancements, and testing by identifying issues, documenting findings, and partnering with Accounting Operations leadership on improvements
• Proactively collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Delivery, and Finance teams to support timely processing while maintaining internal controls
• Perform select period-end reconciliations and provide support for month-end close activities related to accounts payable
• Contribute to the documentation and continuous improvement of accounts payable processes, controls, and workflows
• Assist in reviewing, approving and syncing travel and expense transactions for company-wide program
• Lead the process to assess and issue annual 1099 tax forms

Benefits

• We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year), Paid Parental Leave and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program.
• We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees