Accountant I - Accounts Payable

The Weitz Company • Des Moines, IA

20d

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring an Accountant I to join its Accounts Payable team. This early-career accounting role provides customer service while analyzing statements, supporting month-end closing, and processing payments. The position involves verifying vendor statements, reviewing bank activity, maintaining system records, responding to project team inquiries, and preparing and processing various payment types.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of basic accounting experience in a professional setting; full-time, part-time, or internship experience qualifies.
• Analytical skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Organization and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Reliability and a team-oriented approach.
• Flexibility to adjust priorities as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn specific job-related software after hire.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Review submitted tickets and respond to inquiries while providing excellent customer service.
• Verify vendor statements, including receipt of invoices and payment status.
• Analyze bank statement activity and summarize daily reports for management.
• Scan physical invoices into the system for processing as needed.
• Enter vendors, subcontractors, customers, and job details into the system and update addresses as needed.
• Obtain and confirm purchase card coding.
• Assist with month-end closing responsibilities.
• Respond to project team inquiries about supplier and vendor payment status.
• Create payment groups, print checks, and submit wire transfers, ACH, and credit card payments.
• Verify accurate ACH information for external customers.
• Close out work orders.
• Process assigned daily and weekly reports.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Rewarding bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance products.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed