Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Kent, OH

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: Hybrid

Req ID: 221588

Position Overview

Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.

The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries value each individual and strive to encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to inspire collaboration and empower our employees. We believe our commitment to building a culture of belonging by treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and care is critical to achieving our vision and mission.

Job Classification: The Accounts Payable Specialist is a non-exempt, full-time employee

Job Duties

• Process high volume invoices for multiple entities and service lines
• Verify invoices including validation of vendor info, cost object and workflow routing in Esker system for correctness and identify and resolve invoice errors
• Research and resolve vendor inquiries, statements, and discrepancies
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Monitor and respond to AP phone line inquiries
• Process debit and credit memos
• Creation of new vendors
• Process daily mail and scan into Esker system
• Maintain the AP@davey.com Zendesk ticketing system and resolve inquiries
• Other AP processes include;
• Company Pcard processing in Concur - review, maintenance and employee setup and communication
• Process recurring payments such as rents
• PO invoice processing
• Fuel card program
• Tolls, Violations and Fines
• ACI Virtual Card program, ACH adoption, acquisitions, SAP/S4 implementation and upgrade testing
• Payment disbursements including check, ACH and wire processing
• Special projects as assigned, including travel as needed.
  
  

Competencies

• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills, effectively conveying ideas and information.
• Demonstrates excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Provides comprehensive oversight of Concur Expense Cardholder process.
• Collaborates effectively to ensure adherence to compliance and audit requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Travel, Customer Service, or other shared services related field.
• Required: On-the-job training experience with expense accruals, payment submissions, and reporting.
• Required: Experience with SAP and/or S4 Hana.
• Required: Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer or software programs necessary to complete job duties.
• Preferred: Experience with Concur, including purchasing cards.
• Preferred: Experience with Direct Travel.
  
  

Additional Information

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program *
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for 401k but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by local union.
  
  

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: None