Accounts Payable Analyst
Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects.
With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future.
We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.
What You will do
The primary role for the Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the processing and management of Account Payable transactions, Payment runs, Bank reconciliations and Team Member expense claims.
The role is hybrid (2 days in office) and based in our Denver office.
A key element of the role is building business relationships in the local team and the wider finance community at LSbp. This includes supporting key SAP Purchase-to-Pay processes.
Working closely with the global Finance Operations team to share best practice and increase understanding for all regions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
• Manage AP email inbox and proactively deal with queries and provide responses to our colleagues and suppliers
• Notification of new suppliers / master data amendments to the Procurement team.
• Perform vendor call backs to confirm the validity of supplier bank details and set up in SAP
• Support the Business during the processing of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) Orders (POs), and ensuring POs are receipted and any queries resolved.
• Process all invoices in a timely manner and ensure coding is correct at the time of entry
• Review all expenses (Personal and Corporate Card) in Concur ensuring they are completed correctly and comply with the Global Travel & Expense Policy
• Process multi-currency payment runs for suppliers and expenses in accordance with the payments calendar
• Monitor bank account balances and highlight to Treasury / Finance team where funds are insufficient for payment requirements
• Process any ad hoc payment requests ensuring correct approval has been obtained and that the payments are posted next day in SAP
• Reconcile aged creditor accounts and maintain a tidy and up to date ledger, including escalation of any concerns
• Produce and maintain regular reports on aged creditors, invoice queries and collaborate with the business to get them resolved.
• Resolve any payment queries with suppliers
CASH MANAGEMENT
• Monitor MBC (Multi Bank Connectivity) bank statements daily
• Manage all non-MBC bank statements and reconcile weekly.
• Post all bank transactions in a timely manner ensuring bank sub accounts only contain timing differences
• Work with Finance colleagues to resolve any aged items
• Support the preparation of regular bank reconciliations for all bank accounts
• Complete full monthly bank recs by the end of WD2 at the latest.
• Assist Treasury in maintaining bank accounts and opening / closing bank accounts as required
GENERAL
• Review the US generic email inbox and action as appropriate including timely responses
• Open any Finance post and distribute as appropriate
• Deal with queries raised promptly and professionally
• Train and support new SAP users as required. E.g., processing POs, using Concur etc.
• Assist in evaluating procedures and controls to ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently
• Manage priorities and deadlines effectively to ensure an efficient working process
• Assist the Finance Team and the UK Fin Ops team when required, for example at month end or during periods of absence
• Support any group finance system or process development initiatives
• Actively participate in Fin Ops meetings and huddles, and meetings with the wider US team such as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) monthly meetings
Who we are looking for
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
Mandatory/Required
• Accounts Payable experience minimum 2 years
• Experience of performing supplier and bank reconciliations
• Experience of managing payment runs in several entities
• Good understanding of local transactional tax requirements
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills both face to face and via Teams
• Excellent time management skills
• Proactive with a positive can-do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of banking portals (to include JPM & HSBC) and bank reconciliation processes
• Available to manage flexible working hours as required to attend UK-based meetings e.g., the early evening.
Preferred
• Experience with SAP S/4 Hana including Invoice processing & Multi bank Connectivity with banks
• Experience with Concur including processing claims and supporting colleagues with queries
• Knowledge of Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Good Receipting principles
• Good MS Excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUP etc.)
We offer
• Health, dental and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment.
• Annual and retention bonuses
• 11 paid holidays
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually.
• 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
Why you’ll want to work with us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.