Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Accounts Payable Representative for WEL Companies, you will compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. You will also perform any combination of routine calculating, account coding, posting, and verifying duties. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers. Print weekly checks and filing duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases using specialized accounting software.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
• Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to accounts payable.
• Code documents according to company procedures.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general and account-specific questions.
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
• Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
• Reconcile records of bank transactions.
• Monitor status of accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Prepare and process and expense reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; required

Experience:

• 6+ months of related experience.
• Great Plains experience; a plus

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software products and Windows.
• Ability to learn and use proprietary software.
• Advanced keyboarding skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WEL Companies has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance after 60 days
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness options
• 401(k) & Roth IRA
• Immediate Accrued Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Onsite WELcare Clinic
• Onsite Fitness Center and WELness Coach

The family feel is real!

We’ve built an entire trucking family based on our core values – put people first, explore possibilities, lead the way, and in it together. It’s a culture that starts with family ownership and reaches across WEL Companies, from new truck drivers to warehouse workers to shop tractor and trailer technicians to office staff. We then elevate that positive base that enhance lifestyles and drive loyalty from top to bottom.

Culture – YOU belong here

Communication. Relationships. Accessibility. When your part of the WEL Companies team, you’re treated like family. Many trucking companies do a decent job with logistics, technology, and compensation. We can do all that, and more … because the value of a positive, supportive open-door culture is priceless.

About WEL Companies, Inc.

In 1975 Wally Tielens and his son, Bruce had a simple vision for a family business that quickly grew into an industry leading refrigerated trucking business. What began as a two-truck business soon blossomed into more than 400 trucks and 700 trailers that provide award winning nationwide service to some of the largest companies in the food, beverage, and dairy industries.

• Certified for ELDT training with the FMCSA in Wisconsin and Florida
• SmartWay Transport Partner & Recognized by The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Ranked in the top 15 of Fueloyal.com Top 25 Refrigerated Companies
• Home to 62 members of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Presidents Safe Drivers Club
• Top 250 Fleets in America – Commercial Carrier Journal
• 2022 Premier Carrier – FourKites
• Tyson Foods 2002 Premier Carrier of the Year

WEL Companies provides equal 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.