Accounts Payable Associate

About GS Power Partners

GS Power Partners is a leading distributed generation Independent Power Producer (IPP) backed by CVC DIF, a global investment firm with ca. €27 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2015, today GS Power owns and operates a 400+ megawatt solar portfolio concentrated primarily in the Northeast and Midwest, serving commercial, industrial, and community customers. GS Power is dedicated to advancing the clean power future in America through responsible investments and long-term partnerships. For more information, visit www.gspowerpartners.com

Position Overview 

The Accounts Payable Associate plays a vital role in the accounting department, responsible for delivering accuracy and excellence in accounts payable operations.  This position collaborates with multiple departments to ensure seamless financial operations, supports ongoing enhancements to accounts payable procedures, and consistently maintains rigorous standards for compliance and accuracy.   The Accounts Payable Associate will report to the Controller and will regularly interact with various internal and external stakeholders and members of the executive management team.   

Key Position Responsibilities Include 

• Manage outsourced accounts payable (A/P) team by providing them with clear guidance and ensure invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner 

• Responsible for all aspects of A/P process that includes high volume of invoices for multiple projects/ entities 

• Review supporting documentation (e.g., vendor invoices, employee expense reports, company credit card) and ensure coding is accurately done 

• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs that include payment via Check, Wire, and ACH 

• Manage the relationship and communication with the corporate team to ensure exhaustive, accurate, and timely booking of A/P transactions and payments in the accounting system 

• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries and cultivate strong, professional relationships 

• Ensure that all invoices are approved in accordance with company authorization policies 

• Support the month-end closing process by providing AP reports and accruals 

• Facilitate with recording of the financing activities (e.g. drawing documents for project loans, flow of funds) 

• Assist with various analyses and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders and being a part of the audit/diligence/compliance work 

Preferred Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a high-volume A/P environment that includes multiple legal entities 

• Experience working with a range of financial and accounting software (e.g., Ramp, Sage Intacct, Sequoia) as well as the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms 

• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet deadlines 

• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and able to work independently and within a team on special projects 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields. 

Position Location 

• The position is in the NYC office location. GSPP follows a hybrid work structure where employees are in the office Monday – Thursday and remote on Fridays.   

Compensation 

• GSPP offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k and paid time off.