Accounts Payable Clerk (Finance)

Maintains accounts payable records, including editing, checking and preparing accounts payable entries and tabulating control statistics.Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• 401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
• Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk. Maintains accounts payable records, including editing, checking and preparing accounts payable entries and tabulating control statistics.

Location

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity is in Chicago, IL.

What You'll Do

• Performs data entry of AP invoices.
• Processes AP for multiple states.
• Reviews and processes expense reports.
• Calls vendors to reconcile statements and verify remittance addresses.
• Researches payment inquiries, provides copies of cancelled checks as proof of payment.
• Responds to vendor and regional staff inquiries and answers all AP questions.
• Maintains AP reports, spreadsheets and files.
• Prepares analysis of accounts as required.
• Assists with mailing checks, processing utility invoices and preparing uploads to be entered into the system for utility payments.
• Assembles and processes overnight shipments, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• 2 - 3 years related experience and/or training. Requires general knowledge of accounts payable and bookkeeping skills.

Education

• Required: HS Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Friendly, customer service focus.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage day-to-day tasks in an efficient manner.
• Reliable, self-motivated and well organized.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Work Environment

• Normal office setting
• May spend an extensive amount of time focused on a screen or on a task.
• Light to moderate physical activity, requires normal hearing and vision.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

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