Accounting Specialist

DREXEL BUILDING SUPPLY INC•Campbellsport, WI

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drexel Way: We don’t just sell lumber; we Supply. Happiness. Drexel is Team Member-owned and community-driven. With six retail hubs and three manufacturing plants across Wisconsin, we’ve been a Top Workplace every year since 2011. Why? Because we hire for heart and train for skill. When you join Team Blue, you aren't just a team member - you’re an owner. The Mission: As an Accounting Specialist, you serve as the foundational transactional expert and administrative backbone of our accounting team. Reporting to the Controller at our Campbellsport office, you are responsible for executing daily cash and general ledger balancing while providing core operational support across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This role requires a steady, detail-oriented professional who takes pride in applying true accounting mechanics to maintain pristine financial records and keep our day-to-day transaction engine running flawlessly. Defining the Role: Daily & Monthly Balancing: Perform accurate daily cash drawer balancing, bank deposits, and month-end ledger balancing. AP & AR Operational Support: Manage high-volume end-to-end Accounts Payable, prepare & execute vendor disbursements, process customer billing, and apply daily receipts. Administrative Backend Support: Handle task-based accounting duties, including GL account reconciliations and month-end schedule preparation, to streamline team workflows and support the Controller. Fundamental Accounting Accuracy: Apply a strong, educated understanding of debits, credits, and journal entries to maintain General Ledger integrity.

Requirements

An Accounting or Finance Degree OR 4 to 5 years of dedicated, relevant accounting experience is required.
Must possess a strong, fundamental understanding of accounting principles (e.g., strong grasp of debits/credits and journal entries)—this is a non-negotiable.
Highly detailed, steady, and reliable.
Team player who takes pride in owning daily tasks and executing accurate transactional workflows.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate daily cash drawer balancing, bank deposits, and month-end ledger balancing.
Manage high-volume end-to-end Accounts Payable, prepare & execute vendor disbursements, process customer billing, and apply daily receipts.
Handle task-based accounting duties, including GL account reconciliations and month-end schedule preparation, to streamline team workflows and support the Controller.
Apply a strong, educated understanding of debits, credits, and journal entries to maintain General Ledger integrity.