This role will be responsible for processing invoices and payments for the Company. This role reports to the Purchasing and Accounts Payable Manager under the Controllership function.
Essential Responsibilities
- Process invoices efficiently and accurately.
- Handle a high volume of invoices (200-300 per period) including subcontractors, equipment, professional services, advisory, and finance invoices.
- Respond promptly to urgent matters in the AP process.
- Assist with month end close activities including accruals and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Process payments weekly out of NetSuite and process wires/ACH payments and transfers within the bank.
- Partner with Project Management and Construction teams to facilitate efficient and effective purchase order processing, cost tracking and variance analysis.
- Partner with the Structured Finance team to facilitate lien waiver requirements and built out a robust tracking system.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and property tax filings.
- Assist and support year-end audits.
- Prepare ad-hoc requests for Project Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller and Controller.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Experience as a strong Accounts Payable Specialist with comprehensive knowledge of AP operations.
- Proficiency in reconciling liabilities and bank reconciliations.
- Experience processing invoices, communicating with vendors and project managers, and processing payments into NetSuite.
- Familiarity with AP accruals.
- Ability to manage a high volume of AP transactions, up to 300 per week.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Technically savvy, with proficiency in NetSuite preferred and strong Excel skills.
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is a plus.
- Experience in the construction industry is advantageous.
- This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
Work location: NYC Hybrid or Schenectady Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week) – We need 1 of each
Minimum Education – Associates (2 year) Degree
Additional Eligibility Requirement DSD will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies Distributed Solar Development has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Distributed Solar Development will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Distributed Solar Development, in any capacity will be considered property of Distributed Solar Development. This policy is applicable to all Distributed Solar Development locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Distributed Solar Development will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
About Us Distributed Solar Development (DSD) is transforming the way organizations harness clean energy. With unparalleled capabilities including development, structured financing, project acquisition and long-term asset ownership, DSD creates significant value for our commercial, industrial and municipal customers and partners. Backed by world-leading financial partners like BlackRock Real Assets and rooted in our founding at GE with a 120+ year legacy of innovation, our team brings a distinct combination of ingenuity, rigor, and accountability to every project we manage, acquire, own and maintain. To learn more, visit dsdrenewables.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Distributed Solar Development is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.