Run Senior Specialist, Accounts Payable

Payment Run Senior Specialist, Accounts Payable

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.

This position will remain open for application based on business need.

Position Overview

As a Payment Run Senior Specialist, Accounts Payable, you will be primarily responsible for performing accounts payable activities related to the issuance of multiple payment runs each week, including but not limited to, processing of all automated payment runs, processing of supplier invoices and landowner payments within the Oracle ERP system, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the financial data entered.

This role will serve as a resource to the entire Accounts Payable (AP) Team for guidance in proper execution of their activities related to payment issuance and will support all groups within the company as it relates to ensuring proper and timely processing of payments. This role will also be responsible for communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding any account discrepancies and ensuring resolution of any reconciling items is achieved and appropriately adjusted within the proper systems.

This position is based at Invenergy's downtown Chicago, IL office and will report to the Manager, Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

• Execute multiple payment runs each week to ensure timely payment of all invoices.
• Coordinate communications with Treasury to ensure all payments are appropriately approved for issuance
• Execute adhoc and emergency payments as required
• Serve as a resource to the AP Team and to the business for knowledge/information on proper processes and procedures for execution of the entire payment process.
• Ensure adherence to company/departmental policies and procedures related to invoice processing and payment issuance
• Process supplier invoices and payments in accordance company policy and within the terms of supplier contracts
• Provide highest level of customer support for both internal and external clients by effectively responding to all inquiries related to invoices and/or payments.
• Research, reconcile, and clear any discrepancies on a timely basis by working with other business units, external suppliers, and within the A/P Team to resolve issues preventing processing and/or payment of invoices.
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners to expedite the resolution of issues pertaining to payments.
• Monitor AP Pipefy-AP Payment Requests, file storage and AP Portal submissions throughout the day to ensure timely processing of payment requests and assist the AP Manager in tracking required activities necessary to meet the requirements.
• Ensure proper approvals and supporting documentation have been received and appropriately recorded prior to processing any invoices or payments.
• Actively contribute to the month-end closing processes to ensure a timely month-end close.
• Develop and maintain process documentation related to the end-to-end payment issuance process.
• Identify opportunities for improved process/policies and partner with the AP Manager to develop solutions and lead projects.
• Serve as a point of escalation for issues related to the payment file.
• Investigate failed payments within banking portal to ensure timely corrective action(s) are taken to resolve and ensure failure is not repeated.
• Continue to learn and adapt to changes in the environment, policies, and processes and serve as a resource/example to the team of proper AP transaction execution.
• Print manual checks as needed and distribute to requestor.
• Participate in any team ad hoc projects or miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in a high volume, fast paced accounts payable environment.
• Experience with the purchase order to invoice payment process.
• Profici…