AP Processor

• Location(s):

Chicago, IL, US, 60654

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

Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The AP Processor is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining the integrity of the accounts payable system. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of accounts payable principles, experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, and a proven track record of successfully performing account reconciliations. If you are a motivated self-starter with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Review weekly aging reports to ensure posted invoices are being paid timely and that posted autopayments have invoices processed and posted against them to clear out any outstanding balances
• Perform daily and weekly account reconciliations for utilities and autopay vendors to ensure all accounts are balanced and clean
• Communicate with vendors and internal customers on accounts payable discrepancies and issues
• Ensure vendor banking is kept up to date in SAP
• Assist in setting up new or existing utility accounts on auto payment
• Perform month-end close activities, including AP accruals, resolving Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt discrepancies, etc
• Miscellaneous special projects, including escheatment process, outstanding checks clean-up, landowner payment support, and providing 1099 process assistance
• Assisting in weekly payment runs and manual wire review

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or other related discipline
• Basic knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures relating to accounts payable
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in the finance area is preferred, with an emphasis on candidates who have successfully performed account reconciliations
• SAP experience is strongly preferred

• Contributes towards improvement initiatives
• Maintains process documentations
• Perform other AP analysis and tasks as required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the 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
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• This position is an office-based role with limited travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran 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 Groups 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 youll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies and continuously improve, together.