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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12154208 Requisition ID:
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Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you
will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along
with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our
benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness,
emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity
across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide
essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace
different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American
Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more
information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater
utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to
1886, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and
affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14
million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military
installations. American Water\'s 6,500 talented professionals leverage
their significant expertise and the company\'s national size and scale
to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees,
investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water
expects to invest \$30 to \$34 billion in infrastructure repairs and
replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next
10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core
operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its
commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the
environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality
Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron\'s 100 Most
Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency\'s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional
state, local and national recognitions.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on
LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Primary Role
Responsible for performing a variety of complex administrative
activities and support involving the operations of water & wastewater
treatment, distribution systems, field operations and/or regulatory
compliance.
Key Accountabilities
- Processes and maintains a variety of complex accounting information
including, but not limited to, payroll, accounts payable, invoices,
inventory issues/receipts, purchase orders, customer payments, and
bank deposits.
- Research, compile, and update information in various systems,
including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
- Maintains financial and/or other business records, journals, and
ledgers.
- Interacts with internal/external customers regarding various issues
and provides any additional assistance.
- Researches and resolves critical customer questions, concerns,
difficulties, inquiries and/or problems.
- Production chemical ordering.
- Prepares and responds to data requests and executes work orders,
service orders, error reports, set-ups, etc. in various
configurations such as Powerplant, Coupa, SAP and myTime.
- Compiles and reviews numerous multifaceted reports on a
daily/weekly/monthly basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Good time-management, organization, and prioritization of job
duties.
- Excellent knowledge of office procedures Excellent math knowledge.
- Excellent working knowledge of computer programs.
- Excellent knowledge of network and maintenance related issues.
Knowledge of company billing guidelines and state billing
regulations preferred.
- SAP knowledge preferred.
Experience/Education
- High School Diploma or GED required. Some college courses preferred.
- Minimum of 3+ years related clerical experience preferred.
Travel Requirements
Certifications & Licenses
- Valid Driver\'s License with clean MVR.
Work Environment
- Peoria office.
- In some instances, must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. maximum.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowi