**RWE Clean Energy, LLC** **To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent** **Functional area:** Finance / Controlling **Remuneration:** Exempt The **Associate, General Ledger Accountant** , 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:** + 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. **Apply with just a few clicks:** ad code **89581** Any questions? **Contact HR:** rwece_recruiting@gmail.com 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.