Associate, GL Cash

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

Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Exempt

The Associate, General Ledger Cash, will be responsible for Responsible for daily cash postings for all RWE Americas companies. Established best practices related to the monthly close process and account reconciliation process to operate in and efficient and effective manner. The Associate will collaborate closely with Treasury/AP/Revenue/GL Teams, maintain a high quality, deliverable- focused culture within the team, and continuously improve the efficiency of the accounting and reporting processes. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily cash postings for all RWE Americas companies including clearing cash postings, preparing and sending Outstanding Bank Items, work closely with Treasury/AP teams to research correct postings, etc
• Responsible for Treasury related items for all RWE Americas companies including preparing and posting cash deposit Journal entries, preparing monthly bank reconciliations, downloading bank statements, etc
• Accounting support for intercompany invoicing process (coding in/out-going invoices), Intercompany reconciliation
• Perform various  month end close duties including journal entries preparation, balance sheet account reconciliation and roll forward schedules
• Establish best practices related to the monthly close process and account reconciliation process in order to operate in an efficient and effective manner
• Provide ad hoc analyses as needed to internal customers
• Assist in special projects
• Maintain a high quality, deliverable-focused culture within the team

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree, Accounting
• CPA license preferred, not required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work in the energy industry or related field
• Familiar with IFRS and US GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $61,000 - $91,000. 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.