Logistics Accounts Payable, Specialist I
7 days ago
Mesquite
At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwideand we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystemincluding CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solarwe're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systemswhere your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for end-to-end AP processing with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and cross-functional coordination. This role supports high-volume vendor payments related to logistics, manufacturing operations, and services, ensuring compliance with internal controls, contract terms, and payment schedules. • Process high-volume invoices (PO and non-PO) with accuracy and timeliness, • Perform 2-way and 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice), • Validate pricing, quantities, freight terms, and tax treatment, • Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs (ACH, wire, check), • Ensure invoices are paid in accordance with negotiated terms and cash-flow priorities, • Serve as primary AP contact for assigned vendors, • Resolve invoice discrepancies, short payments, and billing disputes, • Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Receiving, and Operations to clear holds, • Maintain professional vendor relationships to prevent shipment delays or service interruptions, • Process freight invoices (ocean, air, trucking, drayage, warehousing), • Validate accessorial charges, detention/demurrage, and fuel surcharges, • Support urgent or exception payments tied to production-critical shipments, • Escalate payment risks that may impact inbound materials or outbound deliveries, • Ensure compliance with internal AP policies and SOX controls, • Maintain proper documentation and audit trails, • Assist with internal and external audits as required, • Ensure vendor master data accuracy (W-9s, banking details, tax status), • Reconcile AP subledger to GL, • Monitor aging reports and proactively manage overdue items, • Support month-end close activities, • Provide AP metrics and ad-hoc analysis when requested, • All other duties as assigned, • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, • 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience, • Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments strongly preferred, • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar), • Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables), • Familiarity with freight invoices and logistics cost structures is a strong plus, • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Strong sense of urgency and accountability, • Experience supporting centralized AP for multiple business entities or sites, • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Understanding of Incoterms and logistics cost driver, • Clear, professional communication with internal teams and external vendors, • Comfortable escalating issues that pose operational or financial risk, • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Operations, • Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment, • Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching, • Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 1015 lbs), such as files or office supplies, • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports, • Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, clients, and vendors