Accounts Payable Specialist

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

Experience / Education

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates