Renewable Energy Systems Hiring for Cost Administrative Assistant Job at Greenwood, MS Full Time

Come join the world’s largest independent renewable energy company active in wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution. Our vision is to be a leader in the transition where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy. Being part of the RES team means shaping the world’s energy future.

RES offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K + employer match, life insurance and AD&D, paid time off, paid sabbatical, paid parental leave, alternative work schedules, fitness center membership, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

Summary: Cost Administrative Assistant responsible for assisting the Commercial Manager in tracking and reconciling all project costs. This position will last for the duration of the project and be 100% site based.

Specific duties:

• Issue purchase orders in accordance with the RES Americas Procure to Pay (P2P) User Guide and maintain the specified tracking sheet on all purchase orders issued.
• Amend purchase orders as needed.
• Reconcile data collected on spreadsheets, accounting system, and trackers to support the production of project financial reports.
• Data entry into accounting system, tracking systems and spreadsheets.
• Assist Commercial Manager in managing the project’s A/P folders.
• Research discrepancies in costs and billing and take the appropriate action to correct, in consultation with the Commercial Manager.
• Compare goods received in the accounting system to invoices.
• Assist the Commercial Manager in coding project invoices.
• Work with Field Engineers to reconcile coding discrepancies, under the direction of the Commercial Manager.
• Work with Superintendents weekly to reconcile payroll discrepancies, under the direction of the Commercial Manager.
• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action. Report potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to ensure high quality, positive interfaces with the project team and administrative support functions who are based off-site.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently when required.
• Skilled in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT and Outlook)
• Understanding of business accounting and accounting systems.

Qualifications/Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED at a minimum; college qualifications in accounting or business preferred
• Accounts payable / receivable experience
• Previous experience on a Construction site is preferred
• Accounting experience

Physical requirements and environment:

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Construction site environment includes early stage permitting, development and auditing, through finished roads and features. Extensive travel with driving to remote sites along with office work in field conditions is also included.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we currently are not providing visa sponsorship or hiring individuals who will need visa sponsorship in the future.

Anticipated base hourly range: $21.00 – $25.00 hourly

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.