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Title:
Accounts Payable Lead
Department:
Corporate Operations - Accounting & Finance
Reports to:
Manager, Accounts Payable
Direct Reports:
N/A
Location:
Madison
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Company Overview:
OneEnergy's mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.
We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.
Position Objective:
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.
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

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

Compensation: $70,000- $80,000 (exempt)
OneEnergy's compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. 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.
We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.