What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at WesTech Engineering, LLC.?
Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services, and more.
As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.
Summary
We’re looking for an experienced accounts payable staff member who thrives in an exciting and evolving environment. This role will largely be focused on payables. You will process invoices from our vendors and ensure charges are coded correctly. This is a role for a driven accounts payable professional who has tremendous attention to detail and understands the importance of follow up.
Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.
Some of the work that you will do:
- Process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approvals
- Reconcile against vendor statements
- Assist with weekly check runs and ACH payments
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of 1099 records
- Support month-end closing by assisting with AP account reconciliation and resolving outstanding issues
- Communicate with purchasing/receiving departments and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies or payment issues
- Help maintain vendor compliance and documentation records
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper expense allocations
- Support administrative accounting functions as needed
- Other duties as assigned/requested
Here are the skills that you will need:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
- Working knowledge of accounting software (Business Central preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic spreadsheet functions and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and follow-through
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Clear and professional communication skills—both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Comfortable with vendor communication, including email and outbound calls
- Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing environments
Here are the skills and qualifications that will set you apart:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with AP automation
- Experience with Business Central
- Ability to identify process improvements and assist in streamlining workflows
- Experience with high volume invoicing (500 monthly)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work at a desk/computer in an office environment.
- Some lifting may be involved (up to 30 lbs.)
Benefits and perks we offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
- Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
- Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite medical facility
- Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
- PTO plan and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!
WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.