Job description

Are you a recent college graduate or early career professional with a strong foundation in finance and analysis? If you love numbers, research and working on a great team, here is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Pennsylvania American Water supporting our engineering and operations teams.

Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business. Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 25 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .

PLEASE NOTE: In order for American Water to evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe operating practices, all employees are required to report their vaccination status.
Primary Role
The Budget Specialist works directly with the Capital Program Manager to coordinate and administer the asset capital planning budget. This includes the design, project delivery and construction of water resource projects and performance of tasks.
Key Accountabilities

Effectively coordinate and administer functional support work processes for activities including asset capital planning, design, project delivery and construction to limited tasks for varying water resource system projects.

Input and analyze data for department work processes, business systems and reports.

Prepare variance reports as required.

Assists in preparation of documents related to the investment budget.

Assists in monitoring expenditures to budget according to the Capital Investment Management polices and procedures.

Prepare and analyze or contribute to department or functional key performance indicator reports, balance scorecard reports, business performance reviews, and MD Reports.

Support procurement of materials and services and effectively utilize business system and procurement agreements.

Prepare and maintain files, records,drawings, reports, maps, charts, budgets and other data related to engineering and construction projects.

Knowledge/Skills

General knowledge of business practices and principles including basic budgeting and accounting.

Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases and software to support specific assignments.

Knowledge of water or other utility operations preferred.:
Demonstrated organization and administrative skills.

Good project/process management skills.

Good analytical and problem solving skills.

Good communication skills.

Effective interpersonal skills.

Experience/Education
Associates Degree in a related field (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering Technology, etc.)
A bachelor's degree is a plus
2+ years’ work experience in a support role

Work Environment

Office environment

Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Drives Results Nimble learning

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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