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American Water Works

Accounts Payable Specialist

American Water Works, Merchantville, New Jersey, United States, 08109

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Accounts Payable Specialist

New Jersey American Water is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Camden NJ team! As AP Specialist you will be responsible for the processing accuracy, timeliness, compliance and transactions of all things AP! 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 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. Key Accountabilities

Monitor aging PTP transactions in workflow and troubleshoot Validate transactions are processed in accordance with USGAAP, SOX, regulatory and tax policies, and internal policy and procedures Reconcile sub ledger account activity to the general ledger Process correcting journal entries Address, resolve, and/or escalate supplier/customer inquiries Identify and correct duplicate invoices and payments Analyze vendor statements Assist with training of internal clients and external customers Assist with month end closing, by calculating accruals, preparing journal entries and performing miscellaneous A/P reconciliations as requested Knowledge/Skills

Must be detail oriented with the ability to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy Must have the ability to solve challenging AP issues by analyzing problems that arise in the day-to-day processing of invoices or correct prior erroneously posted documents Must have strong organization skills, including ability to multi-task, and prioritize in a fast paced environment Strong written and verbal communication Must have the ability 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/Education

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 3-way match invoice resolution a plus 1099 tax from experience a plus Travel and expense reimbursement or purchasing Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates