Senior Accountant - Senior Accountant American Water Employee Review

3.0
Jan 31, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Good retirement benefits and ESPP program. Decent vacation and sick time. Commute is good, public transportation and major highways nearby. Good company if you are just starting your career. You will learn a great deal and meet some great people. You will also learn how to deal with negative and difficult people too.

Cons

Work/life balance only exists for those who do not have good work ethic. Advertise great culture but fall short on delivery. If you are good at your job you will not move on up because you are good at your job. Promotions or development communicated often but not a realization. They will over work the employees until they burn out. Too many talented, experienced people leave due to frustration, bad culture and poor leadership.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Everything is really good. I value how much they care about safety. They practice what they preach.

Cons

You have to wait a year in your current position before applying to move up.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits. Affordable health insurance

Cons

Stagnant growth. They only focus on leadership development or licensed trades. Growth is based on friendships. Skills and experience don’t mean much.

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