Accounts Payable Specialist

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job DescriptionPosition Overview

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for performing accounts payable activities, including but not limited to, processing vendor invoices (Purchase Order based) as well as Landowner payments, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data. This role is also responsible for communicating with vendors regarding account discrepancies and supporting the Accounting functions. This position is based out of our downtown Chicago, IL office and will report to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier payments in accordance with the terms of contracts
• Respond to internal and external payment inquiries
• Research and clear any discrepancies by working with other business units
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners to expedite the resolution of issues pertaining to payments
• Sort, open and scan incoming accounts payable postal mail into AP email box
• Manage and monitor AP shared email box and the AP Portal throughout the day to ensure timely processing of invoices
• Procure proper approvals and supporting documentation prior to payment
• Assist with supplier maintenance and any relating issues
• Complete the IRS taxpayer identification number matching process for land and non-land suppliers
• Deposit US and Canadian checks into the banking system and maintain files with supporting documentation
• Print manual checks as needed and distribute to requesto
• Participate in any team ad hoc projects

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a high volume, fast paced accounts payable environment.
• Experience with the purchase order to invoice payment process
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and accomplish all assignments in a timely manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and employees.