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SunPower · 2 months ago

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

SunPower Corporation is dedicated to providing innovative solar energy solutions and exceptional customer service. The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will manage the company's Accounts Payable function, oversee a team of AP accountants, and enhance the procure-to-pay process while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

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
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
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

Qualification

Accounts PayableERP systemsMicrosoft Excel1099 reportingVendor managementAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
1–2 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting
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

Preferred

Experience managing or coordinating outsourced AP teams is a plus

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

Company

SunPower

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SunPower designs and manufactures solar storage solutions for the residential sector.

H1B Sponsorship

SunPower has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2023 (19)
2022 (17)
2021 (45)
2020 (29)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$934.5M
Key Investors
HASI
2024-02-23Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2023-04-12Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2017-10-05Post Ipo Equity· $140M

Leadership Team

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Doug Rose
VP, Technology Strategy
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Luke Luginbuhl
Co-Owner
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