Associate Accounts Payable Specialist

American Water Co.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the utilities sector as an Associate Accounts Payable Specialist in Camden, NJ. The role involves managing various accounts payable processes, ensuring timely handling of financial transactions while offering competitive pay and comprehensive employee benefits including health, wellness programs, and continuous learning opportunities. American Water values diversity, equity, and inclusion, making it a great workplace for all candidates.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required.
• Two years related experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions.
• Sort and validate invoices and expense reimbursements.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal clients.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant business field

Two-year Associates degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounts Payable software/systems

Job description

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Company: American Water Works Company Inc

Requisition ID: 108331

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18thon Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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American Water is seeking an Associate Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Camden team! In this role you will assist with ensuring all account payables transactions are processed in accordance with USGAAP, SOX, regulatory, tax and internal policies.

**No experience necessary if you have a bachelor's degree**

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing a high volume of transactions in an accurate and timely manner. Transactions include, but are not limited to: invoices, credit memos, check requests, supplier chargebacks,travel and expense reimbursements, purchasing card, and unclaimed property. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to sorting mail, validating and preparing, transactions, scan and image documents, post file transfers, perform data entry, file records, and assist with providing issue analysis and workflow status resolution. Deliver excellent customer service to Accounts Payable’s internal clients and external customers. Perform other assigned Accounts Payable tasks under the direction of Accounts Payable management.

Key Accountabilities

• Sort incoming mail by invoices, credit memos, statements, supplier chargebacks, travel and expense reimbursements, etc, and deliver to appropriate party
• Validate and prepare transactions prior to scanning and imaging Index (data entry) all required transaction data
• Successfully transfer e-invoices into ERP
• Process transactions in accordance with departmental volume and accuracy standards
• Identify and correct duplicate invoices and payments
• Successfully 3-way match purchase order invoices and resolve workflow status posting blocks on standard invoices Address, resolve, and/or escalate supplier/customer inquiries
• Review employee travel and expense reimbursement submissions for completeness and compliance to policy
• Review new supplier setup and change requests for proper authorization and required document support completeness
• Perform due diligence: TIN match, collect certificate of insurance when required, D&B validate, prevent duplicates, etc.
• Import unclaimed property records into software - Tracker, process due diligence letters, and create payment files in accordance with state requirements
• Reconcile sub ledger account activity to the general leger
• Recommend correcting journal entries
• Willing accept work outside of normal scope or responsibility

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be detail oriented with the ability to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy
• Must have the ability to solve routine AP issues by analyzing problems that arise in the day-to-day processing of invoices
• Must have organization skills, including ability to multi-task, and prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Good written and verbal communication
• Must have the ability to interact diplomatically and respectfully with co-workers, customers, and department management
• Basic knowledge of Accounts Payable’s processes and best practices
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools (MS Office, Lotus Notes, etc.)
• General experience with Accounts Payable software/systems

Experience/Education

• Two-year Associates degree in Accounting or related field preferred or equivalent relevant job experience required
• No experience required with a relevant business Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum two years prior job related experience preferred or a relevant business degree
• Utilities industry or shared services experience a plus
• SAP, Great Plains, Open Text, or ImageNow experience a plus Unclaimed property software – Tracker a plus
• Travel and expense reimbursement or purchasing card processing a plus

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Associate Accounts Payable Specialist - Camden, NJ

Posted Range:

$16.50 - $25.88 hourly

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and hasthe opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, EmployeeStock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits,health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they arean individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.