Administrative Assistant I at Essential Utilities
Great Valley, NY 14741
About the Job
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities
If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc
delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Performs administrative duties for specific departments as required.
Perform SAP functions and related accounting duties.
Perform ad hoc, notifications, and mailings ( Leak letters) as requested
Review financial data as needed to support department projects.
Track Invoices.
Coordinates the processing of all departmental invoices and submits to Accounts Payable.
Back-up for operations support for field operations, and admin II.
Organizes and maintains department files and records.
Acts as telephone operator/receptionist for incoming calls to department
Answer phones, provides assistance and forwards messages.
Provides miscellaneous clerical support, including mail delivery and the preparation of correspondence.
Performs other assignments as required (PA One Calls & TAP Cards).
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma required.
2-3 Years of related experience at an Administrative Assistant I level in a fast-paced environment
We are looking for a “can do” attitude.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
Competent to use Microsoft Office suite: Word‚ PowerPoint and Excel.
Exceptional communication skills.
The Administrative Assistant must be able to clearly share information with all parties following attendance at meetings so that resolution may be achieved in a timely manner.
Must be a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and high level of attention to detail.
Knowledge of SAP software is desirable
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company 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.
Aqua 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 the interview process, please call (
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.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc
delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Performs administrative duties for specific departments as required.
Perform SAP functions and related accounting duties.
Perform ad hoc, notifications, and mailings ( Leak letters) as requested
Review financial data as needed to support department projects.
Track Invoices.
Coordinates the processing of all departmental invoices and submits to Accounts Payable.
Back-up for operations support for field operations, and admin II.
Organizes and maintains department files and records.
Acts as telephone operator/receptionist for incoming calls to department
Answer phones, provides assistance and forwards messages.
Provides miscellaneous clerical support, including mail delivery and the preparation of correspondence.
Performs other assignments as required (PA One Calls & TAP Cards).
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma required.
2-3 Years of related experience at an Administrative Assistant I level in a fast-paced environment
We are looking for a “can do” attitude.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
Competent to use Microsoft Office suite: Word‚ PowerPoint and Excel.
Exceptional communication skills.
The Administrative Assistant must be able to clearly share information with all parties following attendance at meetings so that resolution may be achieved in a timely manner.
Must be a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and high level of attention to detail.
Knowledge of SAP software is desirable
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company 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.
Aqua 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 the 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.
