Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Scope

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for processing and recording the financial transactions for money a company owes to its vendors and suppliers. This role involves verifying invoices, ensuring payments are made on time to maintain good vendor relationships, and performing data entry to keep financial records complete

Location & Travel: This is onsite in our West Fargo, ND office.

Company Overview 

At Lykos Energy, we are a trusted leader in the energy sector, specializing in BESS. Our expert team provides nationwide solutions, with a strong emphasis on safety and precision in every project. Through a comprehensive approach, we ensure thorough planning and seamless execution to maximize performance, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in energy storage systems.  

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor high volume of inquiries regarding the status and other payment information
• Correspond with vendors, respond to inquiries, and produce monthly reports
• Assist with month end close
• Reconcile monthly statements to ensure all outstanding invoices have been received and entered
• Work closely with employees on invoice entries
• Assist within other areas of the Accounting Department
• Showcase excellent customer service for both internal and external customers
• Ensure accuracy of accounts payable related to general ledger accounts
• Adhere to tax regulations, such as sales/use tax and 1099 reporting requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other related field preferred
• Experience in accounts payable and/or general accounting knowledge preferred
• Experience working in Microsoft Suite and/ or Spectrum accounting software preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the goal of zero injuries.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work with financial data are important. 
• Strong work ethic, ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
• Maintain an organized paper and electronic filing system
• Advanced Excel skills
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality

• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently to establish and manage work priorities, activities, and timelines to achieve results
• Ability to review, summarize, and report findings and recommendations
  

What's in it for You 

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase 
• 401(k) with Competitive Company Match  
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance  
• Parental Leave  
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave 
• Employee/family focused culture  
  

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact careers@lykos-energy.com.

Lykos Energy, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Lykos Energy policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Lykos Energy, LLC does not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement with the Talent Acquisition Team. 

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