Travel & Expense Coordinator

Reference #: R3953

delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.Operating as the (water and wastewater services) and the and (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.Under the general direction of the AP Manager, The Travel & Expense Coordinator is responsible for all travel related expense processing. This is a great opportunity for a detail oriented future leader! Ready to take your career to the next level? Let's talk!ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Administer and monitor P-Card card program

Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for employees/contractors related to T&E

Manage key relationships with bank to ensure continuous functioning of T&E processes

Perform period-close activities related to T&E including (but not limited to) account reconciliations, rebate processing, and audit support

Ensure compliance with all T&E policies and procedures and escalate non-compliance as needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).QUALIFICATIONS (Required Experience, Education, Licenses, and Certifications)

Bachelor's Degree preferred

2+ years of relevant accounts payable experience / travel expense experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Examples below)

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.

Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

75% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.

Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).

Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during t e interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship

Family members cannot work in the same department.Aqua America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.