Specialist, Accounts Payable

Primary Role

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the processing accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of transactions. 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: validating transactions, reconciling general ledger accounts, posting correcting and adjusting journal entries, and with providing issue analysis and workflow status resolution. Assist with ensuring all of Accounts Payable’s transactions are processed in accordance with USGAAP, SOX, regulatory and tax policies, and internal policy and procedures. 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.

Importat Information

The posted range is $55,700-62,000. The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

Pay

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

Schedule

American Water offers a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days offsite.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with the ability to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy
• Able to solve challenging AP issues by analyzing problems that arise in the day-to-day processing of invoices or correct prior erroneously posted documents
• Strong organization skills, including ability to multi-task, and prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interact diplomatically and respectfully with co-workers, customers, and department management
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable’s processes and best practices
• Strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools (MS Office, Lotus Notes, etc.)
• Strong experience with Accounts Payable software/systems. Experience with SAP, Great Plains, Open Text, or ImageNow is a plus
• Unclaimed property software – Tracker is a plus
• 3-way match invoice resolution is a plus
• 1099 tax from experience is a plus
• Experience with Travel and Expense Reimbursement or Purchasing is a plus

Skills

• Ability to analyze vendor statements
• Ability to identify and correct duplicate invoices and payments
• Ability to assist with training of internal clients and external customers
• Ability to assist with month end closing, by calculating accruals, preparing journal entries and performing miscellaneous A/P reconciliations as requested

Knowledge

• Knowledge of USGAAP, SOX, regulatory and tax policies, and internal policy and procedures
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable’s processes and best practices
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools (MS Office, Lotus Notes, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with Accounts Payable software/systems. Experience with SAP, Great Plains, Open Text, or ImageNow is a plus
• Knowledge of Unclaimed property software – Tracker is a plus
• Knowledge of 3-way match invoice resolution is a plus
• Knowledge of 1099 tax from experience is a plus
• Knowledge of Travel and Expense Reimbursement or Purchasing is a plus

Competencies

• Champions safety
• Cultivates innovation
• Customer obsessed
• Drives Results
• Nimble learning