Why you want to work here...
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
What it's like at GRID… At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.
The Opportunity…
The Staff Accountant will work with the accounting department as a team member. The Accounts Payable Staff Accountant will be responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and inputting invoices, expense reimbursements, and credit card transactions into the accounting system. In addition to the duties listed, this role will also support the Organization as needed and support the accounting team with day to day operations.
Job Duties include:
- Entering/posting Accounts Payable bills into the accounting system
- Processing payments to vendors, SPP subcontractors, TPO via manual ACH, check, EFT, or wire payment methods
- Follow up with contacts/vendors for required documentation and information (e.g. W9)
- Update accounting systems with payment dates when paying SPP subcontractors, other subcontractors, TPO
- Communicate with relevant suppliers to address invoicing or payment inquiries.
- Attach the appropriate documentation to invoices and reconcile purchase orders with received invoices.
- Post invoices and credit notes, ensuring they are correctly coded in the system.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations of supplier statements.
- Handle external and internal queries via phone and email.
- Prepare and process supplier payments, ensuring approval for all transactions.
- Ensure all accounts payable activities adhere to relevant financial policies and procedures.
- Investigate and resolve outstanding creditor items.
What you need to bring to this role...
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 2-3 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with automated financial systems, including a general ledger system
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks timely and efficiently
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle pressure well, self-motivated and diligent
- Non-profit exposure preferred
Ready to Apply?
Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.
Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!
