Manager, AP Processing

RWE•Chicago, IL

1d•$91,000 - $137,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of the accounts payable department, the Manager, AP Processing will supervise staff, delegate tasks, and handle any inquiries in the timely manner within a high volume multi business unit environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other related discipline preferred
Experienced knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures relating to accounts payable
Minimum 5 years in accounting or finance functions, with AP experience required
Prior people management preferred
Proven ability to manage processes and meet deadlines
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Customer service orientation
Strong organizational and time management skills
SAP experience is strongly preferred
Oversee in setting up new or existing utilities accounts on autopayment
Review month end close activities including AP accruals, resolving Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt discrepancies, etc
Oversee new vendor set up in SAP
Maintains process documentations
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Must be able to handle all aspects of Accounts Payable
General knowledge of financial and accounting business practices
Demonstrated ability in multi-tasking and interacting with other departments to accomplish goals
Must be flexible, detail oriented, and possess good analytical skills
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.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily SAP transactions processing and ensure accuracy
Manage the AP staff, including work allocation, deadline management, recruitment, and performance appraisals
Manage the period end activities to meet the required deadlines, including AP accruals, and reconciliations
Manage vendor and internal customer communications, queries and issues effectively while balancing priorities of customer service, process compliance, and controls
Continually identify and implement process improvements
Applies comprehensive knowledge of AP systems (e.g., SAP), month-end close, and vendor management
Applies expertise to oversee team execution, ensuring compliance and accuracy
Oversees resolution of complex AP issues, process gaps, and exception management
Drives deadline-sensitive initiatives like accruals and reconciliations
Builds relationships with vendors, Procurement, and Controlling
Communicates effectively with stakeholders to resolve issues and align on expectations
Directly manages AP staff
Allocates work, sets priorities, and provides coaching, feedback, and development opportunities
Ensures team meets deadlines