Accounts Payable Clerk jobs in Bellingham, WA

Company Description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make. 

  Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce  high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth.  We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of all invoices and payments, while maintaining accuracy.   

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform functions of Accounts Payable. 
• Bi-Weekly payment transactions including wire transfers.  
• General understanding of freight and customs processes. 
• Ability to trace transactions through system and determine sources of discrepancies and make corrections. 
• High volume credit card account reconciliations. 
• Manage email correspondence regarding accounts payable. 
• Assist with the efficient, accurate, and timely execution of period end closing activities. 
• Comply with policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of the accounting function(s). 
• Follow up on inquiries and assist managers with cost center issues. 
• Review weekly A/P aging’s, provide resolution and/or escalate issues to Accounting Manager. 
• Assist Accounting Manager with external audits. 
• Assist with month-end close related to vendor statement reconciliation and accruals. 
• Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner  
• Provide support to other members of the finance team as needed 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Skills  

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Strong leadership and team building skills. 
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to use mathematics to solve problems.   
• Ability to create, manage, and edit spreadsheets, charts, and graphs.   

Traits  

• Effective communicator, both written and spoken. 
• Good attention to detail   
• Ability to assess problems and quickly developing scenarios for solutions 
• Solid judgement, and ability to take personal responsibility and ownership of all work performed. 
• Enjoy working with numbers and willing to be cross-trained for multiple functions 

Education and/or Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred or equivalent work experience. 
• Previous experince within Account Payable.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks   

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits 

• $24 - $26/hr DOE
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)  
• 401(k) Retirement Plan  
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans 
• Health Savings Account option  
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program  
• Employee Recognition Programs 
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program