Accounts Payable accountantSunPower Corporation

Do you want to change the world? We do, too.
With more than 30 years of proven experience, SunPower is a global leader in solar innovation and sustainability. SunPower is a company with a rich heritage of pioneering the best energy technologies in the world. You have the opportunity to join the company that helped establish solar markets around the world and continues to innovate in the renewable energy space. SunPower has facilities in the US, Europe and Asia, and we are seeking talented people to join us in building a clean energy future.
Our unique approach emphasizes the seamless integration of advanced SunPower technologies, delivering complete solar solutions and lasting customer value. We are passionately committed to changing the way our world is powered, and we are guided by our legacy of innovation, optimism, perseverance, and integrity.
Widely recognized as the world's standard for solar, SunPower produces the world's highest efficiency solar products. Our quality and reliability standards far exceed those of any other company in the industry.
In order to unlock shareholder value, accelerate innovation and enhance customer value, SunPower will separate into two independent, publicly traded companies, strategically aligned and complementary, focusing on distinct offerings. Newly-formed Maxeon Solar Technologies will be the leading global technology innovator, manufacturer and marketer of premium solar panels, carrying on the decades' long legacy in setting quality and performance standards.
As we look to the future, we are seeking a world-class Accounts Payable Accountant based in ROHQ, Binan, Philippines. In an industry that is reshaping the world's energy future, there's no better place to be than SunPower. Are you ready to change the way our world is powered?
SUMMARY OF ROLE
SunPower is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to perform accounting, analytical support related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions within SunPower. The Accounts Payable Accountant reports to the Accounts Payable Team Lead and will be responsible for reviewing and validating all daily, weekly, and monthly accounts payable transactions - matching of PO, receiving and invoicing in Oracle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc.
- Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations.
- Balances books and prepares profit and loss, cash flow, income and balance sheet statements. Monitors and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects.
- Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. May prepare federal, state and local reports and tax returns.
- May assist in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report revenue, including deferred revenue, in accordance with the company revenue recognition policy. May generate revenue reports for internal and/or external use.
- May interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders. May be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining billing information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and other accounting regulations.
- Coordinates documents and other reports necessary in processing the invoice and that vendors on time and accurately.
- Discusses immediately any issues encountered in Oracle and in processing the invoice.
- Assists in the monthly, quarterly and annual close of AP module in Oracle particularly Richmond and San Jose Office.
- Assists in the weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual account reconciliation analysis on A/P transactions against the GL including proper accrual of invoices and expenses.
- Assists in the requirements needed on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual interim audit.
- Assists in preparing the necessary AP schedule to reconcile AP against the GL and vendors Statement of Account.
- Ensures SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) compliance for Accounts Payable transactions.
- Performs other tasks that maybe assigned by his superior concerning AP and reporting requirements.
- Manages expense reports, SOA and other AP related activities reconciliation - processing and couching of invoices
- Monitors numbers of unprocessed invoices from all sources (via email, send via snail mail, via accu-image bucket etc) and ensure that all invoices are processed & issues coordinated (if there's any) within the time agreed as per SLA
- Coordinates with Purchasing to establish accuracy of invoices being matched with PO and Receiving Reports and align discrepancies, if any.
- Monitors payments and ensures no overdue payment and indicating correct charge account
- Verifies the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents
- Assists month-end close activities for AP.
- Assists in providing monthly Oracle reports if any;
- Assists in the Treasury function to handle disbursement;
- Participates in any activities that will contribute to AP process improvement
- Performs other tasks/analysis from AP perspective that will provide value add to AP operations and processing.
- Complies at all times the Environment, Health and Safety and Manufacturing Quality standards, rules and regulations.
RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum requirements
- Educational: BS Accountancy graduate
- Experience: Three to Four (3-4) years of work experience in Accounts Payable and other related accounting activities
- Skills/ Competencies: N/A
- IT Tools: Microsoft Office Applications
- Language/s: English
Preferred requirements
- Educational: Certified Public Accountant
- Experience: Five Three to Four (3-4) years of work experience in Accounts Payable and other related accounting activities preferably in a manufacturing company
- Skills/ Competencies: N/A
- IT Tools:
 With knowledge in Oracle application and Sarbanes Oxley
- Language/s: N/A
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
- Willing to work in Laguna
- Flexible to work in different shifts (day and night shifts)