Accounts Payable Associate

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Finance / Controlling

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

As a part of the accounts payable department, the Accounts Payable Associate will perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of a high volume of A/P transactions in a multi business unit environment. The AP Associate is responsible to timely post 250+ invoices weekly. In addition, the associate will provide support for pay cycles, and assist with month-end closing activities.

• Verify and post invoices and payment requests to SAP within established time standards
• Review weekly aging reports to ensure posted invoices are being paid timely
• Review payment proposals to ensure all approved invoices are included in the payment run and work the payment exception list
• Communicate with vendors and internal customers on accounts payable discrepancies and issues
• Ensure vendor banking is kept up to date in SAP
• Perform month end close activities including AP accruals, resolving Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt discrepancies, etc
• Set up manual wires in the bank’s online system as needed

• BS degree in finance, accounting or other related discipline preferred
• Basic knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures relating to accounts payable.
• Minimum 2years 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
• Verify and post invoices and payment requests to SAP within established time standards
• Communicate with vendors and internal customers on accounts payable discrepancies and issues
• Perform month end close activities including AP accruals, resolving Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt discrepancies, etc
• Request new vendor set up in SAP and ensure vendor banking is kept up to date
• Contributes towards improvement initiatives
• Maintains process documentations
• Perform other AP analysis and tasks as required
• 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
• Ability to work independently and 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 RWEA offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois or New York is $57,000 - $85,000. 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.

• 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
• Holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran…