Accounts Payable Specialist - Contract/1099

Accounts Payable Specialist

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Backed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic and established portfolio of 787.5/1375 of utility-scale energy storage projects operating or in construction in the U.S., with a leading pipeline of over 11,000 MW in active development.

Jupiter seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team for an initial
90-day term with the possibility of extension. This will be an independent contractor (1099 role) and the individual will not be eligible for employee benefits. Qualified candidates will be located in the Greater Chicago Area and be able to work out of our Chicago office
a minimum of three days per week.

Hourly rate is between $40.00 and $45.00 per hour, depending on experience. No agencies, please.

Principal Responsibilitie

• Review and process vendor invoices

• Perform invoice/PO matching

• Assist with purchase order maintenance, ensure required internal approvals, and obtain all required documentation for purchases/services

• Post AP transactions

• Process weekly vendor payments

• Maintain digital files for paid invoices

• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and contact vendors for missing invoices

• Reconcile monthly credit card statements

• Process supplier/vendor onboarding - collect/maintain vendor Form W9

• Effectively communicate with vendors/supplies effectively

• Monitor corporate credit card charges and verify all required receipts are attached to transactions by card holders

• Assist in the preparation of construction loan draw packages

• Assist in period end closings and various external audits.

• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills & Requirements

• Experience working with Corpay and Expensify

• (Preferred) Knowledge of accounting systems, specifically Sage

• Associate degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business

• Attention to detail and good time management skills.

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Confidentiality and integrity

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Unafraid to take ownership and initiative in order to be to be effective within a highly motivated, fast-moving team.

• Experience demonstrating an understanding of accounting practices and procedures.

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience with a medium to large size company with multiple subsidiaries and departments

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Suite

Jupiter Power LLC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes diversity of experience and background.