Accounts Payable Specialist
About Amp Americas
Founded in 2011, Amp Americas builds, manages, operates and maintains RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel and power. The vertically-integrated company leverages over a decade of unique expertise and specialized experience in carbon-negative fuel development, operations, services and marketing to deliver comprehensive, turn-key solutions that address greenhouse gas emissions and seek to improve air, land and water quality. Visit ampamericas.com.
Position Summary
Amp Americas II (Amp) seeks a self-motivated professional accountant to join its corporate accounting team as an Accounts Payable Specialist. Responsibilities include the day-to-day operations of accounts payable, processing invoices, communicating with vendors, and maintaining financial records. The Accounts Payable Specialist is a key member of the accounting and finance team and reports to the AP Manager, but will regularly interact with the entire accounting/finance team as well as the RNG Services business unit, senior leadership, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage AP inbox and vendor communications
- Ensure vendor invoices are properly approved and accurately coded
- Ensure vendor information is up to date and accurate
- Initiate weekly payment runs
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to accounts payable
- Communicate via email and phone with vendors and other key parties regarding invoices and payments
- Complete credit applications as needed
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Support annual audit process
- Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time
- Provide recommendations to improve efficiencies within the team and cross-functionally
Required Skills / Abilities / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- Exceptional attention to detail
- 2+ years of relevant Accounts Payable work experience (required)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (required)
- Experience with multiple subsidiary organizations (preferred)
- Experience with NetSuite and/or MineralTree (preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (required)
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals (required)
- Aptitude for solving problems independently and an interest in alternative and renewable energy
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience including significant productivity pay
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off and company paid holidays
- HQ located near Clybourn & Armitage in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago
- Casual dress code
- Regular Team lunches and outings