Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable 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 950 employees in twenty states.

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Accountant with focus on Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable to join our team. This role is responsible for recording and processing vendor invoices and payments, recording and managing customer billings and collections, and maintaining accurate financial records in QuickBooks for multiple companies in a timely and professional manner.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently while supporting both internal teams and external vendors and customers.

Essential Functions:

• Process vendor invoices, verify approvals, and enter invoices into the accounting system.
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Upload positive pay files accurately and timely.
• Maintain vendor records, respond to inquiries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Process vendor onboarding, including W-9 and COI collection.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and resolve open items.
• Generate customer invoices and statements.
• Record Journal Entries in QuickBooks and maintain supporting documentation.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due balances.
• Assist with collections efforts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and related accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or accounting support.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP/AR processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel, data cleaning and scrubbing.
• Proficiency in Word and Outlook.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Online
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Compensation: This position offers a salary of $52,000 and up, based on experience and qualifications.

We offer a stable, team-oriented environment and the opportunity to support essential accounting functions and contribute to the success of a growing organization. If you have strong Accounting with focus on AP/AR experience and take pride in accuracy, service, and dependable follow-through, we encourage you to apply.