Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to work in the renewable energy field? If so, Namaste Solar is looking for you! Namaste Solar is a worker-owned cooperative, a Certified B Corp, and a Public Benefit Corporation. After one month of employment, we offer a path for you to become a co-owner of Namaste Solar. As a co-owner, you'll be able to vote on critical company issues, run for Namaste Solar's Board of Directors, and participate in our annual profit-sharing program. We've fostered a thriving, inclusive organizational culture and workplace that offers flexible work schedules and prioritizes personal well-being and growth. We strive to incorporate diverse perspectives and ideas to challenge and improve how we do business in a rapidly changing and expanding industry.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and credit card transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with Namaste Solar's accounting policies and cooperative values. This role supports the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization by maintaining accurate payables records, upholding internal controls, and fostering strong vendor relationships.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, enjoys working with systems and data, and brings a collaborative, ownership-oriented mindset to daily accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing & Vendor Management

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices in accordance with internal controls, approval hierarchies, and cost-center or job coding requirements.
• Ensure all invoices are matched to purchase orders or job costs when applicable.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Procurement, Project Management, Operations) to resolve invoice or purchase order discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor master files, W-9s, and banking details; ensure compliance with 1099 reporting requirements.
• Monitor the AP inbox and respond promptly to vendor and internal inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research variances.

Payments & Expense Management

System Management & Continuous Improvement

Month-End Support

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

Compensation and Benefits

Company provided computer.

Compensation will be dependent on experience, certifications, and licenses.

We offer CIGNA health insurance and dental insurance within the first 30 days.

Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

401K Program.

Voluntary Life Insurance.

Paid volunteer time.

Flexible paid time off.

Free Employee Assistance Program.

Free RTD EcoPass.

Discounts to put solar on your home.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Namaste Solar is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment for people to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognize that diverse teams make strong teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.