Payments Analyst [Remote]

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks: 

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF power solutions USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. EDF power solutions provides a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $65,600 to $109,300 annually. The target range for this position is $78,660 to $91,770 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Scope of Job: Primary responsibilities include reviewing land agreements and vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness, analyzing and extracting payment information from said packages and transferring to the enterprise accounting system for ongoing payment obligations. Other basic tasks may include gathering approvals, recordkeeping, reconciliation, and exception management.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze land lease packages for landowner payment information, scope and timing of payments including any escalations and enter appropriate data in SAP for payments. This includes coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely payments, interpretation of payment data in contracts, aiding with any forecasting requests, providing payment histories upon request, or assisting as needed in any corporate finance activity such as a divestment of the asset.
• Analyze third party vendor payment requests for payment information, accuracy, internal approvals, and timing of payments including any escalations or special circumstances and enter appropriate data in SAP for payments. Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update payments systems in the event of changes of ownership or address and provide assistance to internal and external parties regarding payment or outreach on operating projects.
• Assist external vendor stakeholders with ad hoc requests, statement audits, or confirmations of outstanding payables. Troubleshoot issues with accuracy and payment receipt as needed. Communicate with external and internal stakeholders regarding payment and/or contract status.
• Participate and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve: team goals and objectives and help drive efficiencies in SAP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others: None

Working Conditions: 95% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 5% of time may be spent outside of the office attending various conferences and meetings. 

Fiscal Responsibilities: None

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Two to three years of computerized accounts payable experience, ideally in a midsize company with a purchasing department.
• Familiarization with an enterprise purchasing system, including purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Good written and oral communication skills, especially as it relates to vendor management.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Familiar with various software programs including but not limited to Microsoft 365.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, friendly personality, and good team player.

Physical Requirements: Work performed sitting or using a stand-up desk. Occasional lifting of various documentation and/or boxes relevant to task-at-hand in this job description, including (but not limited to) vouching of payables invoices, compilation of responses, and vouching of receivables invoices and related documentation.