Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

Wright Service Corp. is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, providing integrated vegetation management, forest management and reforestation, technology solutions, environmental and agricultural sustainability consulting, commercial environmental services, residential and commercial landscaping, tree care, interior plantscaping, and other outdoor and indoor services.

The Wright family of companies includes Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, Eocene Environmental Group?, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and Impact7G, and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

Wright Service Corp. has been employee-owned since 2002 and headquartered in Central Iowa since 1933, when Wright Tree Service was founded by John L. Wright.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. This role is essential in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions related to vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and purchase orders. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately enter purchase orders, employee reimbursements, invoices, and check requests into the accounting system in accordance with corporate policies.
• Process vendor payments and issue checks on a semi-weekly basis.
• Review purchase orders, reimbursements, and invoices for proper general ledger coding and required approvals.
• Scan and mail checks, and provide backup support for various accounts payable functions.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding payment issues.
• Review employee credit card charges for compliance with company policies and correct general ledger coding.
• Communicate with employees regarding delinquent credit card reports or incorrect coding.
• Assist the Senior Accountant with journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned by the Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller.
• Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures for accounts payable processes

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or a minimum of 23 years of prior accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proven ability to manage and organize large volumes of paper and electronic invoices.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick learner with strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet deadlines when necessary.
• Willingness to learn additional administrative systems such as eCMS, ECM, and Concur.
• Prior accounts payable experience preferred.
• Strong professional references required.

Benefit Summary

• Medical (HDHP & PPO), Dental, and Vision
• 401k and 401k match
• ESOP (Employee Ownership Program)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays)
• Paid Parental & Family Care Leave
• Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Time
• And More...

Wright Service Corp. employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.