Accounts Payable Specialist

This role has a hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let’s talk about it!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time.

Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, including creating POs, reviewing invoices, matching receipts, and setting up payment runs.

What You’ll Do

• Enter and review invoice details for complete and accurate information to submit for payment 

• Work with employees across various groups to create purchase orders with appropriate coding 

• Set up new vendors in the ERP and AP systems 

• Respond to employee inquiries about AP processes, payment status, and other ad hoc requests 

• Respond to vendor inquiries thoroughly and timely 

• Review company credit card activity and update journal entry template with applicable information for each transaction 

• Run NACHA files for ACH payments for applicable bank accounts 

• Review and process expense reports for payment, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures 

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned bank accounts 

• Run reports and provide data needed for accounting month-end close activities 

• Assist in data gathering and preparation of 1099 filings 

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of 1-year Accounts Payable experience including internships 

• Strong knowledge and understanding of full cycle AP processes 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues 

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting or credit hours completed 

• Knowledge of GL accounting and related processes 

Benefits

We're dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all our clean energy professionals. We embrace and learn from our diverse backgrounds, encouraging open dialogue and growth. Through resources like our active Employee Resource Groups, DEI Working Group, and comprehensive training and workshops, we're continuing to build a supportive community that celebrates the convergence of our identities.

Our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported to have a healthy balance between work life and personal life. We believe a full life outside of the office makes for a happier, healthier team. We support that by offering robust benefits such as but not limited to, the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
• 401K with an employer safe harbor match
• Special Vendor Discounts on programs for:
• Identity theft and fraud prevention

Base Salary Range: $65,000- $80,000; Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.

Convergent is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected]