Sr Analyst, Lease Administration & Accounts Payable

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Role Summary

The Sr Analyst, Lease Administration & Accounts Payable supports AES's lease administration processes for the Wind Development team. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of landowner and vendor payments, manages key contract obligations, and serves as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on lease-related financial matters. The Sr Analyst provides subject matter expertise, identifies opportunities for process improvements, and helps maintain strong landowner relationships to enable successful wind project development.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end lease administration activities, from contract setup through payment processing and compliance tracking.
• Manage accounts payable activities tied to wind project land agreements and vendor contracts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with AES standards.
• Respond to landowner payment inquiries and resolve issues in collaboration with Finance, Accounting, and Development.
• Maintain records of lease obligations, payments, and variances, preparing reports to support audits and leadership visibility.
• Identify and recommend process improvements in lease administration and AP workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align lease obligations with project requirements.
• Strong time management skills, self-motivated, and capable of operating with minimum supervision

Qualifications

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and / or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice : AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $74.000 and $88.825 / Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.