Operations Associate

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. Position Information Posted Range: $23.91/hour This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! Primary Role The Operations Associate is 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 data, 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 reorts 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.
• Bilingual is a plus.Experience/Education
• High school diploma or GED required. Some college courses preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years related clerical experience preferred.Certifications & Licenses
• Valid Drivers License with clean MVR.Work Environment
• This role is located in our Peoria office.
• In some instances, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds maximum.CompetenciesPlans & AlignsDecision MakingCommunicates EffectivelyBuilds NetworksAction Oriented