Accounts Payable Associate II

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.  

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment. 

POSITION: Accounts Payable Associate II

Department: Accounts Payable 

Location: Dallas, Texas  

Status: 

  Exempt       Non-Exempt 

Company Overview: 

Leeward Renewable Energy is a growth-oriented renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 21 wind farms across nine states, with 20 in operation and one under construction, totaling more than 2,000 MW of installed capacity. We are developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S. 

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist II independently manages moderate to complex accounts payable activities in a high-volume environment. This position handles specialized invoice types, resolves discrepancies, supports payment processing, and provides guidance to less experienced team members while maintaining compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Essential Functions:

• Process high-volume PO and Non-PO invoices in D365 or the applicable AP system.
• Manage utility invoice processing, payment coordination, and follow-up to support timely service continuity.
• Process, review, and audit Concur employee expense reports for policy compliance.·        Handle ISO invoices and other specialized recurring or high-priority invoices.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, approval issues, vendor account concerns, and payment exceptions.
• Coordinate with internal business users regarding invoice coding, approval status, and payment timing.
• Prepare and support ACH, check, credit card, and wire payment activities as assigned.·        Perform vendor statement reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with month-end accruals, close activities, and AP reporting.
• Support vendor record maintenance, W-9 documentation, and 1099 preparation activities.
• Train and mentor AP Associate I team members on daily processes and procedures.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.

Qualifications:

• Two to Five years of progressive Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes, invoice approvals, payment processing, and vendor communication.
• Experience with AP automation, OCR, or invoice workflow tools preferred, including invoice routing, exception follow-up, and supporting accurate invoice processing through ERP-integrated systems.
• Experience with D365, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Maximo, Concur, or similar systems preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and basic reconciliations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving, customer service, and written communication skills.
• Understanding of SOX, audit, and internal control requirements preferred.

Physical Demands: 

• Position will require sitting for long periods of time. 

• Occasionally lift 20-pound or more boxes 

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.