Staff Accountant
American Water
Manages subsidiary accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting support.
3 days ago ago
$54,080 - $78,780
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Camden, NJ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
6,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Environmental Services
Infrastructure Management
Water Resources Management
Sector Specialisms
Water Quality
Wastewater Service
Infrastructure
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Water Testing and Analysis
Water Resources
Regulatory Compliance
Role
What you would be doing
process optimization
sec reporting
journal entries
internal controls
rate analysis
account reconciliation
- Assists with special projects and initiatives to optimize the effectiveness of existing business applications, technologies and systems and to build efficiencies/improvements into current business processes.
- Provides reporting support, information and analysis to assist in consolidation and the External Reporting team’s fulfillment of the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements.
- Interfaces/liaises with the Financial Analysis and Decision
- Prepares journal entries and assists in analyzing financial results and variances, ensuring completeness and accuracy of the subsidiary general ledgers.
- Assists in the refinement and maintenance of the accounting/financial policies, practices, internal controls and operating procedures to ensure the integrity of the Company’s internal control structure
- Assists the Rates Support team in fulfilling rate case requests and analyses for filings and/or other reporting requirement reports.
- Payable, Call Center Operations and Tax teams, providing information on accounting and reporting matters and assistance in interpreting and analyzing financial results.
- Participates in the annual audits (both the consolidated and subsidiary audits) and assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual subsidiary financial statements and state commission reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, state-specific utility regulation, internal controls and Company policies and practices.
- Prepares account reconciliations, including the timely investigation and resolution of discrepancies and reconciling items.
- Support, Budgeting and Internal Reporting, Cash/Treasury, Accounts
What you bring
sap
microsoft excel
u.s. gaap
bachelor's degree
driver's license
public accounting
- One to three years prior experience in the utility or shared service a plus.
- Acttve State Driver's License required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
- Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.
- Excellent analytical, systemic and problem solving skills, including the ability to work in teams or effectively work independently.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply principles and practices to accounting matters.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with internal customers and external professionals (i.e. auditors).
- Two to four years of relevant experience required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities (i.e. pivot and look-up tables, etc.) a plus.
- Knowledge and prior experience working with SAP, PowerPlant, Hyperion, Trintech/Assurenet, SharePoint a plus.
- Hybrid work schdule 3 days in the office 2 days offsite
- Indoor office environment.
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Company
Overview
Since 1886
Year Established
The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.
14M+ People
Serve Millions Daily
The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.
24 States
National Presence
The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.
130+ Years
Legacy of Excellence
With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.
- Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
- Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
- Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
- Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
- A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.
- Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
- Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
- One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
- Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
- High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.
75% reduction
Injury Rate Improvement
The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.
20 billion kWh
Solar Energy Generation
Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.
6.4 billion gallons
Water Saved
Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.
≤1%
Affordable Water Bills
Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.
- Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
- Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
- Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
- Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
- Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
- Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
- In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.
#11 Ranking
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.
4 Years
Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.
2022 Pay Equity
Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.
Four Consecutive Years
Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.
- Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
- Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
- Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
- Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
- Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.
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