Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role – You Will:

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment; process three-way match of invoices to Purchase Order and Receipts.
  • Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct any discrepancies internally or with vendor and ensure accurate Accounts Payable Aging Report; respond to vendor and internal Proterra inquiries.
  • Support the on-boarding of new vendors and maintain appropriate documentation per company guidelines.
  • Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with Company’s record retention policy.
  • Process payment runs as scheduled.
  • Assist Accounts Receivable with cash application.
  • Other duties as assigned to support the needs of the organization.
  
  

About Our Group

• As strategic partners, the treasury team strives to ensure that our values, culture, and engagement allow for the achievement of the most impactful goals for the company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect, and always try to have a little fun every day!
• This position will be part of the Treasury team that supports the improvement of cash flow at Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations in Greenville, SC.
• You will report to the Treasury Manager and collaborate with other Treasury, Finance & Accounting team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA, Greer and Greenville, SC.

About You

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• A collaborator who works well with internal and external stakeholders, leverages relationships, and drives business requirements
• The ability to thrive in in a fast-paced environment and comfortable with deliverables on tight timelines.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion and ability/desire to contribute to a continuous learning and improvement environment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent and strong mathematical skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Your Experience Includes

• 3+ years’ experience in accounts payable/accounts receivable.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, general ledger systems and procedures, and best practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Associate Degree in related field, optional but preferred.

Location: Greenville, SC

Travel: 0 - 10%

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)