Accounts Payable Specialist

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 700 employees in eighteen states.

Position:

- Accounts Payable Specialist

- $20-$24 per hour (depending on experience)

- Monday through Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm

- This is not a remote position

Company:

- Office located in New Port Richey, Florida

- Stable career in a recession-proof industry

- In business since 2003

- 950 employees throughout 20 states

Interview Process:

- In-Person

Benefits:

- Medical – company pays portion of all plan levels

- Dental – company pays portion of all plan levels

- Vision – company pays portion of all plan levels

- 401K with 50% company match

- HRA – company funded per year per employee

- Long-term & short-term disability insurance paid by company

- Basic life insurance paid by company

- Paid time off

- 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

*Please note, applicants will be required to pass a background check.

Position Summary:

Compiles and maintains accounts payable records. Responsible for the processing of all payments of materials and services necessary for the company's basic operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Receives vendor invoices and distributes to necessary regions for approval and posting

- Inputs and processes all vendor invoices in relation to corporate office operations

- Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

- Processes vendor payments via check or electronic payment

- Prints and obtains signatures on all accounts payable checks

- Distributes signed checks as required

- Analyzes vendor accounts to ensure payments are made on time and prior to due dates

- Acts as liaison between corporate and regional accounts payable administrators

- Answers all vendor inquiries via phone or email in a timely manner

- Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate accounts payable files

- Prepares analysis of accounts as required

- Communicates with co-workers, management, vendors, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner

- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions

Key Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

- Acute attention to detail and accuracy-the individual demonstrates critical thinking skills to ensure invoices are not posted to incorrect accounts and payment is never duplicated

- Organizing and prioritizing-the individual maintains a logical organizational system and prioritizes tasks in accordance with designated schedules

- Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully

- Vendor service-the individual manages difficult vendor and subcontractor situations, responds promptly to vendor needs, responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments

- Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently

- Quality control-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance

- Quantity-meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner

- Adaptability-the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events

- Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance

Computer and Software Requirements

- Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook – Required

- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central – Preferred

- Adobe Acrobat Pro – Preferred

- Team Player

Experience and Education Desired:

- Knowledge of accounts payable

- Knowledge of general accounting procedures

- Proficient in data entry and coordination

- 3-5 years accounts payable or general accounting experience

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected.