Clean power is positioned to help solve two of America's biggest challenges: rebuilding our economy and addressing climate change. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is a growing association leading the way forward on these solutions.A' We are the voice of the companies turning America's enormous clean power potential into reality. By uniting companies across the clean power sector to support policies that remove barriers and accelerate growth in America's renewable energy industry. We help to provide cost-effective solutions to the climate crisis while creating jobs, spurring investment in the American economy, and driving high-tech innovation across the US Essential Functions:The AP Specialist reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and works as part of the ACP finance team. In addition, this position will interact with ACP staff, association members, vendors, and outside representatives. This position will have responsibility for critical finance transactional work including, but not limited to, being responsible for accurate and timely execution of association accounts payable transaction processing, accounting, and related reporting, and contract monitoring, tracking, and reporting.A' This position plays a key role supporting the day-to-day cash transactions of the Association and maintaining records necessary to comply with Association processes and procedures.Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.A' Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.A' Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.A' Process vendor payments in a timely manner.Maintain vendor account and payment history.Communicate with vendors to maintain up-to-date records (bank info, W-9 forms) and resolve issues.Work with ACP staff to ensure necessary vendor contracts are signed and saved.Reconcile select expense accounts against budget.Issue 1099 Forms each year to independent contractors.Ensure expense accruals are posted at year-end and perform other year-end activities.Assist with document retrieval and create necessary reports for annual audit.Point person for all mail distribution.Contract management - tracking and reporting.Periodically refreshes the contract document system to add newly countersigned contracts.Perform other duties as assigned.A' Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business or accounting or equivalent experience required.Must demonstrate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)Experience with transaction accounting, particularly accounts payable functions.Must be proficient in using Excel and other Microsoft Office Software.Exceptional verbal and written communication.Exceptional interpersonal / relationship building skills.Demonstrated ability to work on a high functioning team.High attention to detail.Self-starter that will work independently.Experience working in Financial Systems - Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and/or Nexus Payables a plus.Candidate should have demonstrated experience dealing with the public or a large employee group in a customer service capacity (in-person, on the phone & virtually).A' Job ConditionsWith ACP's exciting and ambitious agenda, this job is likely to include challenging work that will sometimes need to be completed on a tight deadline. Our employee team is friendly, growing, and driven by a commitment to our mission. We provide a competitive benefits package, and we are both telework-friendly and easily accessible in person via public transit. ACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information see .