Manager, AP Processing

• Location(s):
• Chicago, IL, US, 60654

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Exempt

As a part of the accounts payable department, the AP Manager will supervise staff, delegate tasks, and handle any inquiries in a timely manner within a high volume multi business unit environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily SAP transactions processing and ensure accuracy
• Manage the AP staff, including work allocation, deadline management, recruitment, and performance appraisals
• Manage the period end activities to meet the required deadlines, including AP accruals, and reconciliations
• Manage vendor and internal customer communications, queries and issues effectively while balancing priorities of customer service, process compliance, and controls
• Continually identify and implement process improvements

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or other related discipline preferred
• Experienced knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures relating to accounts payable
• Minimum 8 years in accounting or finance functions preferred, with AP experience required
• Proven ability to manage processes and meet deadlines
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• SAP experience is strongly preferred
• Oversee in setting up new or existing utilities accounts on autopayment
• Review month end close activities including AP accruals, resolving Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt discrepancies, etc
• Oversee new vendor set up in SAP
• Maintains process documentations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to handle all aspects of Accounts Payable
• General knowledge of financial and accounting business practices
• Demonstrated ability in multi-tasking and interacting with other departments to accomplish goals
• Must be flexible, detail oriented, and possess good analytical skills
  

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $80,000 - $120,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.