General Ledger Associate - East & West

RWE AG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a General Ledger Associate in Illinois to deliver timely month-end financial results and support the close process. You will work with Controlling on variance analysis and drive efficiency in accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, US GAAP statements, and ad hoc analyses. Requires strong Excel and ERP experience; CPA preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• CPA license preferred, not required.
• 2+ years of relevant work in energy/related field.
• Familiar with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Strong communication and deadline-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close duties: journals, reconciliations, roll-forwards.
• Prepare US GAAP monthly/quarterly statements for FR team.
• Provide ad hoc analyses for internal customers and projects.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from internal/external auditors.
• Establish best practices for monthly close and reconciliations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

SAP

Education

CPA license

Tools

SAP

Job description

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RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Exempt

The General Ledger Associate will be responsible for assigned projects to deliver month-end financial results in a timely manner to report to both the parent company and its investors. 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 Controlling Team to assist in projects variance analysis, maintain a high quality, deliverable- focused culture within the team, and continuously improve the efficiency of the accounting and reporting processes.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform various month end close duties, including preparing standard and miscellaneous journal entries, preparing balances sheet accounts reconciliation and roll forward schedules
• Prepare monthly/quarterly US GAAP financial statements for review by FR team
• Provide ad hoc analysis as needed for internal customers and assist in special projects
• Prepare responses to accounting related inquiries both internal and external auditors
• Establish best practices related to the monthly close process and account reconciliation process in order to operate in an efficient and effective manner

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• 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

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWEA offices and field locations. The employee 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.

Pay range

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $74,000 - $100,000. 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.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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 Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operateswind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.