Accounts Payable Specialist

Vanguard Renewables • Weston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is a national leader in environmental services and the development of food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy projects. The Company builds, owns, and operates on-farm anaerobic digestion facilities and is continuing to scale through an extensive national expansion of its Farm Powered ® platform. It is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms. Vanguard Renewables is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong data entry and mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (creating, formatting, and managing spreadsheets).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Effective planning and execution of routine duties and projects.
• Clear and professional communication skills; oral, written, and interpersonal.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoicing and payment inquiries.
• Attach appropriate documentation to invoices and reconcile purchase orders.
• Accurately post invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct coding in the system.
• Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Respond to internal and external queries via phone and email.
• Prepare and process supplier payments in accordance with company policies.
• Manage weekly payment batches with accuracy and timeliness.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding creditor items.
• Reconcile and review accounts payable aging monthly, following up on open invoices over 30 days.
• Maintain organized documentation and support records for all AP transactions.
• Update and maintain the accounts payable manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits, including HSA option, with substantial employer premium contributions.
• Competitive, employer-sponsored (100% paid) dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Basic employer-paid life and disability insurance, with optional supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match and immediate eligibility.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options to support healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Education and adoption assistance programs to support personal and family goals.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunity in addition to competitive base salary.
• Robust paid time off supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Monthly cell phone and business expense reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed