ABOUT THE ROLE
The AP/AR Manager is responsible for leading all company payment transactions and managing the AP/AR department. This role establishes and maintains effective oversight by creating best practice processes and controls. This position is located in Boise, Idaho with a hybrid work environment and is not open for 100% remote applications at this time.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Manage AP/AR team to address discrepancies and resolving vendor billing issues.
- Manage all payment transactions such as ACH, wires, and paper checks.
- Manage functions such as maintaining the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting.
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Manage the status of all company transactions, including those with external vendors and contractors.
- Manage monthly closing for the accounts payable team.
- Participate with audit support as necessary.
- Responsible for aspects of hiring, training, and developing employees, as well as managing the department's budget.
- Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
- Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
- Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing an accounts payable process in a digital environment.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience managing direct reports in an accounts payable function.
- Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
- Skills/Attributes:
- Expertise in handling complex accounting for large-scale renewable projects, including construction-in-progress (CIP), intercompany transactions, and project-level cost allocations.
- Proficiency in enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite) and automation tools for AP/AR workflows, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Strong understanding of industry-specific regulations, such as FERC accounting standards, renewable energy tax credits (ITC/PTC), and state-level compliance requirements.
- Ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team, fostering collaboration and accountability in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal teams (finance, operations, project managers) and external stakeholders (vendors, clients), ensuring clarity and trust.
- Skilled at resolving complex payment or billing issues quickly and adapting to changing priorities, such as project timelines or regulatory requirements.
