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Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Level: [entry level, associate, jr. associate, etc]
Location: In-Office - South Jordan, UT
Shift: Full-Time
About SunPower
SunPower's mission is to provide industry-leading, innovative, end-to-end solar energy solutions with exceptional customer service. With over 30 years of experience in the US Residential Solar industry, we deliver an all-in-one solar solution that supports the transition to clean energy.
SunPower continues to grow through strategic acquisitions of leading solar companies. These have included SunPower, Blue Raven Solar, Complete Solar, and Sunder Energy. These transitions bring together the strengths, expertise, and shared commitment to making clean energy simpler and more accessible for everyone.
Benefits
Employee RSU Awards program
Quarterly & Annual bonus program (based on performance)
Competitive coverage for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
PTO/DTO for full-time employees
10 paid holidays
Fully stocked breakroom with snacks, drinks, breakfast, and company-provided lunch once a week
Ping pong and cornhole in office
CanyonPark Perks: Access to a gym, pickleball & basketball courts, outside patio areas, food trucks, and more
Position Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will take full ownership of the company's Accounts Payable function and play a key role in transforming and scaling the procure-to-pay (P2P) process. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, driven accounting professional with roughly two or more years of AP experience who is ready to lead, problem-solve, and help build something special in a fast-growing public company.
This individual will manage a team of AP accountants and oversee vendor management, credit cards, 1099 compliance, and weekly payment proposals. They will also serve as a key liaison between vendors and internal departments, while working with the accounting team to drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, automation, and accuracy across all AP functions.
Essential Duties
Accounts Payable Operations
Oversee the end-to-end AP process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice entry, coding, approval, and payment.
Prepare and present weekly payment proposals based on AP aging, payment terms, and cash-flow priorities.
Manage credit card programs, including spend monitoring, reconciliation, and policy enforcement.
Maintain and improve the vendor master file, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper categorization (dealer, installer, materials supplier, etc.).
Take ownership of 1099 preparation and reporting, ensuring IRS compliance and accurate data collection throughout the year.
Process Improvement & Systems
Collaborate with the Controller and accounting team to drive process improvement and implement scalable, automated AP processes.
Help evaluate, test, and demo new systems or automation tools (e.g., Tipalti, Ramp, Bill.com, NetSuite modules).
Establish and monitor AP performance metrics such as days to pay, payment term compliance, and processing accuracy.
Identify process gaps and raise questions or recommendations to continuously improve the P2P cycle.
Vendor & Cross-Department Collaboration
Serve as the primary liaison between vendors and internal departments.
Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies with professionalism and attention to detail.
Support audit requests and provide clear documentation, reconciliations, and process explanations as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
1–2 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
Experience managing or coordinating outsourced AP teams is a plus.
Strong understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, formulas).
Familiarity with 1099 reporting, vendor setup, and AP internal controls.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities; comfortable working cross-functionally.
Proven ability to take ownership and drive initiatives to completion.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Regular periods of sitting or standing may be required. This position may occasionally require lifting office products and supplies up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.