Accounts Payable Specialist

Trek Travel provides global cycling, hiking, and walking vacations of a lifetime with the goal of helping more people actively explore and experience the world. In the Accounts Payable Specialist role, you will work closely with the Accounting team to manage and process invoices and payments to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions. The Accounts Payable Specialist role will have the opportunity to add value to the accounting department, while being exposed to various parts of the business.

This is your opportunity to join the Trek Travel team and leave your mark on our company, on the active travel industry, on Trek Travel guests, and on the world at large. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Performing daily financial transactions including verification and coding of invoices
• Processing domestic and European vendor payments in a timely manner
• Overseeing and owning the company commercial card maintenance, approval and reconciliation process.
• Interacting with domestic and European departments to discuss vendor transactions and payments
• Working closely with Business Analysts and Trip Designers to review trip costs
• Ensuring compliance with accounts payable processes (e.g. W-9, sales and use taxes)
• Reconciling Balance Sheet accounts
• Processing and filing annual 1099 forms
• Additional projects as needed

WHAT ELSE WE’D LIKE TO SEE FROM YOU:  

• An Associates degree in Accounting or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Bookkeeping or Accounting work.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and have strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• You are committed to accuracy, reliability, efficiency, deadlines and organization.
• You rock a positive, solution-oriented attitude and always ask “How can I help?”
• You communicate clearly in writing and on the phone.
• Your motivation drives you as you volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked.
• When things change, you can roll with the punches and think well on your feet.
• You exude Fun and Flexibility while contributing to the overall success of your Team.
• Availability to work 40 hours/week during regular business hours (M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM).

TREK TRAVEL OFFERS:

• A fast pace, casual, fun, and flexible company culture where initiative and pro-activity are highly valued.
• Competitive health care
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off and Volunteer Time Off package
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Reward program for sustainable commuting to the office
• Employee discounts and outdoor industry discounts

At Trek Travel, we think outside the box, continuously improve, encourage feedback, and give it all we have, all the time, no exceptions. This is a full-time exempt position and is eligible for Trek Travel’s competitive benefits package. This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin with the flexibility to work remotely and reports to the CFO. Interest in the active travel industry is beneficial but not required.

If you have what it takes to join our team and the desire to help shape Trek Travel’s future, we wish you the best of luck and look forward to your application!