RWE Clean Energy Looking for Senior Associate, Revenue and Settlements at Chicago, IL  Full Time

RWE Clean Energy, LLC,Chicago

Functional area: Finance / Controlling

Remuneration: Exempt

TheSenior Associate, Revenue and Settlementswill be responsible for the accounting of wholesale energy sales, preparation of journal entries, and analysis associated with these activities. RWE Clean Energy is seeking an innovative and talented individual for the position. The successful candidate will be expected to be an expert in energy accounting and analysis with an emphasis on Power Purchase Agreements while acting as a resource to other departments within the company. The candidate will read and understand contractual obligations for revenue recognition.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze all revenue sources for proper revenue recognition of electricity sales contracted via Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), merchant energy sales, accounting for imbalance energy settlements
• Prepare revenue journal entries during the monthly close process and perform reconciliations of all related accounts
• Understand settlement models based on executed contracts
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing of internal/external customers across various energy markets
• Understand meter validation and shadow calculations process
• Maintain and enhance all Accounting systems, including SAP and various complex Excel models
• Manage auditor requests related to revenue and receivables, ensuring timely completion of supporting schedules
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with front, middle, and back office teams
• Assist in special projects
• Contribute towards process improvement and software implementation initiatives

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the 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
• Regular business hours: overtime, late evenings, possible weekends, holidays during closing and high peak periods.
• Able to travel for a few days out of the year
• Strong ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Enthusiastic about providing good customer service experience for internal and external customers
• Eagerness to learn and take on challenges in a rapidly growing and dynamic environment

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.
RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing 50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.

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