Specialist, Accounts Payable

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the processing accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of transactions, including invoices, credit memos, check requests, supplier chargebacks, travel and expense reimbursements, purchasing card, and unclaimed property. Responsibilities include validating transactions, reconciling general ledger accounts, posting correcting and adjusting journal entries, providing issue analysis and workflow status resolution, ensuring all transactions are processed in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, regulatory and tax policies, internal policy and procedures, delivering excellent customer service to internal clients and external customers, and performing other assigned Accounts Payable tasks as directed by management.

Posted range is $55,700–62,000. The base salary is determined by market, geography, skills, education, and experience. The position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and offers opportunities for continued salary growth.

In addition to compensation, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs, and learning opportunities for professional growth.

• Monitor aging PTP transactions in workflow and troubleshoot
• Validate transactions are processed in accordance with U.S. GAAP, 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 elevate supplier or 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.

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills for challenging AP issues.
• Excellent organization skills with capacity to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Diplomatic and respectful interaction with co-workers, customers, and management.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and other AP software/systems.

• Minimum two years of prior job-related experience or a relevant business degree.
• Utilities industry or shared-services experience a plus.
• Experience with SAP, Great Plains, Open Text, Image Now, or other AP systems a plus.
• Experience with Unclaimed Property software – Tracker a plus.
• Experience with 3-way match invoice resolution, 1099 tax processing, travel and expense reimbursement, or purchasing a plus.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days offsite).

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