Assistant AP Manager

Company Description

Recognized by Forbes as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, Palmetto believes that choosing to source clean energy from renewable resources like solar power should be a right, not a privilege. As such, we connect homeowners with renewable energy options such as solar power and energy storage systems. Through our marketplace business model, we empower solar sales professionals and solar installation companies with access to our proprietary design platform, financing, customer management system, logistics, and project management. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our industry-leading Net Promoter Score. Our employees are our most valuable resource. Palmetto has a promote-from-within culture for talent development. We offer excellent benefits such as unlimited vacation/PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, and retirement plans.

Location: Charlotte, NC onsite

Summary of Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented to join our dynamic team in the residential solar industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing high-volume AP operations, supporting and coaching team members, and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This role requires strong organizational skills, experience with milestone-based payments, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and efficient work culture.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end AP process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing in Stampli, Tipalti, NetSuite and Navan.
• Manage and strengthen vendor relationships, ensuring timely communication and resolution of discrepancies.
• Handle high-volume payments ($100M+ monthly), including milestone-based payments, with precision and compliance.
• Oversee AP aging reports, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding invoices.
Ensure proper coding, approval workflows, and payment processes align with company policies.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end accruals and reconciliation processes for financial reporting.
• Review and analyze AP-related journal entries and GL reconciliations.
• Assist in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations related to AP transactions.
Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy in AP operations.
• Generate ad hoc reports and pull detailed AP-related data as requested.
• Work with IT and finance teams to optimize AP system functionality and enhance reporting capabilities.
Analyze AP trends, payment cycles, and vendor performance to recommend cost-saving opportunities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, support, and coaching to the AP team to enhance their skills and performance.
• Foster a positive, high-performance work culture to ensure the team meets its goals and deadlines.
• Train and mentor AP staff on best practices, compliance standards, and system optimizations.
Lead AP team meetings, ensuring alignment on priorities and continuous learning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, with 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes, vendor management, and accruals.
• Renewable energy industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in banking and AP systems, particularly HSBC, JPM, BofA, Stampli, NetSuite, Navan, Tipalti preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to generate and interpret AP reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, especially when managing large payments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coach and support team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining efficiency and positivity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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