Job Description

Overview

Spartanburg Water is an industry leading utility that offers team members a culture of innovation, a history of excellence and an investment in their continued success.   

Nestled in the Piedmont region of South Carolina and a short drive away from the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and ever-popular beaches of the South Carolina Low country, Spartanburg is a thriving and growing community that is home to seven diverse and well-known institutions of higher learning. Residents enjoy incredible outdoor recreation opportunities, an eclectic and delicious local restaurant and brewery scene, a vibrant cultural environment and the benefits of strong economic growth with an affordable cost of living.

INNOVATION: Through innovative technologies and industry leading practices, Spartanburg Water has had the honor of twice receiving recognition as a Utility of the Future Today – and as one of only two South Carolina utilities to ever receive the award and only one of 18 utilities globally to receive the honor a second time.

HISTORY: Through sustainability and resiliency, Spartanburg Water has consistently provided the highest quality drinking water and wastewater services to our region for more than 100 years, and continues to be a vital part of the area’s successful economic growth and development.

INVESTMENT: Spartanburg Water offers a generous compensation package, including full medical, dental and vision benefits and participation in the SC Retirement System. The organization also offers tuition reimbursement and opportunities for paid certifications and training. Spartanburg Water firmly believes in the importance of investing in the health, security, and potential of all team members.

Job Skills / Requirements

Under general supervision, reviews and processes invoices for payment ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed. Provides clerical support to the department and assistance in completing routine bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Reports to the Accounting Supervisor.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Processes accounts payable invoices in accordance with  established  procedures,  policies, and guidelines; determines which invoices are SWS or SSSD and when to split invoices between the District and System; determines appropriate bank accounts to use;  matches  accounts payable invoices to receiving documents and purchase orders to confirm receipt and determine accuracy of billing.
2. Performs various tasks to process expenditures; codes expenditures to budget accounts; obtains appropriate signatures; verifies totals to ensure accuracy; audits invoices as necessary; checks budget to verify approved expenditures; conducts audits on various vendor invoices as needed. 
3. Contacts various groups and individuals concerning accounts payable issues; communicates with other departments, vendors, and external auditors to discuss and resolve accounts payable issues. 
4. Prepares, processes, and/or maintains forms, records and excel reports such as, Account history reports, check registers, P-card downloads and related accounting documents. 
5. Posts accounts payable transactions in business computer system and updates system as needed; files completed invoice packages as required by established standards; maintains up-to-date vendor files.
6. Processes payments; prepares, prints, scans, stuffs and mails checks as required; processes and posts manual checks as neded. 
7. Completes other accounting/bookkeeping tasks for the department; completes tax forms for C. sales and use tax.
8. Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of the daily operations of the department; types letters, memos, correspondence, project documentation, financial documents and related forms and reports; Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
9. Completes routine duties with minimal verbal or written instructions. Operates and cares for calculator, PC, printer, copier, phone system, and related office equipment.
10. Performs other related duties as required. 

Education Requirements (Any)

High School diploma or equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability