Accounts Payable Accountant

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose
The Accounts Payable Accountant supports all aspects of accounts payable, ensuring that all deadlines are met with the highest degree of accuracy. 

Key Accountabilities

• Processing of multi-currency (Canada/Mexico/US/Netherlands/Japan) invoices from multiple entities in a timely manner which includes ensuring all invoices are billed correctly with proper approvals.
• Daily management of Multiple Accounts Payable (AP) inboxes, Payments requests, and vendor/employee inquiries.
• Interacting with all levels within the company and outside vendors.
• Reconciling Vendor Statements and Invoice Discrepancies.
• Supporting AP Team to ensure Monthly Closes are accurate, on time and complete.
• Special projects, as required.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

Educational and Required Work Experience

• The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant Accounts Payable experience, including invoice processing, invoice on hold resolution & customer service inquiries.

Additional Requirements

Must possess strengths in the following:

• Ability to adapt, memorialize, apply and process changes in company structure, process, and coding.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines with professional follow-through and minimal supervision.
• Enjoys working in a very “hands on” and detail-oriented environment.
• Self-starter with flexibility, desire to learn, willing to ask questions and take ownership of projects.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Positive “can-do” attitude.
• Must be professional, personable, approachable and courteous.
• Experience with Accounts Payables functions in major ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
• Familiar with Purchase Order 3-way & 2-way match.

Technical Skills

• Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), SharePoint and OneDrive
• Preferred: Microsoft Dynamics D365 (ERP), ServiceNow or other similar Customer Service Module platform.

The expected starting hourly range for this role is $30.00 - $40.00 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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