Accounts Payable Clerk

Water Utility Management is Georgia's largest private operator of community water and wastewater systems. We hold permits to operate over 200 community water systems and 20 wastewater systems in Georgia. We are headquartered in Savannah, GA, and have been since 1970. We are seeking to hire a talented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. If you're a hard-working professional, Water Utility Management is a great company for you. This is the opportunity you've been looking for!

1.     Accurately and timely process all water utility accounts payable invoices.

• Receive and input all vendor invoices into NetSuite (software used for invoice receipt, approval, and storage).  Pay vendors.
• Process weekly accounts payable checks, EFTs and credit card
• Process beginning of the month recurring accounts payable, checks and EFTs.
• Process bi-weekly customer refund checks using Tyler billing software.
• Reconcile employee receipts with monthly credit card statements and make online payments.

2.     Research invoices and account discrepancies.  Resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders as appropriate.

3.    Maintain vendor records with accurate and up-to-date information, including collecting W-9 information for all vendors, insurance and banking details.

4.    Communicate with customer service, Accounts Receivable and other departments to facilitate flow of information and insure accurate billing.

5.     Assist Accounting Department with other accounting-related duties, projects, and correspondence as needed.

6.     Perform other job-related duties as required.

• High school diploma/ associate degree in accounting preferred.

• 2-3 years' experience with accounts receivable/payable

• Knowledge of and experience working in the water utility industry a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Some basic accounting knowledge is necessary.  Familiarity with expenses, capital expenditures, distributions, and understanding of vendor statements and vendor invoices required.  Must be hard working, dependable, and able to process large volumes of paperwork in an efficient manner. Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.  Strong sense of accuracy and attention to detail required.  Must be able to document, organize, input, and manage information/data efficiently and accurately. Strong data entry skills a must, as well as knowledge of computer programs and software (Microsoft Suite) including advanced skills with Microsoft Excel. This position will use Oracle NetSuite and M-Files data management software. Will use bank websites for payments and auto-drafts.  Ability to type 40 WPM necessary. 

Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, excellent benefits, professional development, and an outstanding work environment based on our mission and values. We help our employees and their families with both routine and unexpected medical and personal needs. Our goal is to ensure that our employees are happy, healthy, and able to reach their full potential. For full-time employees, WUM is proud to offer health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days of employment. We also offer 401-K options with up to 3% matching, with the additional option of enrolling in a Flexible Spending Account.

Water Utility Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It’s our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.