AP Expense Specialist

Join a Company That Grows People

At Lewis, we're not just trimming trees - we're building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job - you're investing in your future.

Why You'll Love It Here

- Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!

- Elevate your career with us - we prioritize training and internal promotions!

- Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!

- Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

As an AP Expense Specialist at Lewis Services, you'll:

Audit and process high volumes of fuel and credit card expenses submitted electronically in Emburse Chrome River or through manual paper reports.

• Review and process invoices, ensuring appropriate documentation, general ledger coding, and approvals before entering them into Concur and JD Edwards for payment.

• Match purchase order numbers to expenses, process invoices, and close purchase orders.

• Perform high-volume data entry processing as needed.

• Identify and assess expense trends and prepare reports to inform operations.

• Contact vendors to obtain missing receipts over a set dollar amount.

• Scan or copy expense receipts for various expenditures related to risk management, fleet, or sales tax purposes.

• Prepare accurate and timely general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Take initiative to assist team members as needed.

• Respond to internal and external customer and vendor inquiries.

• Review vendor statements, research, and resolve discrepancies.

• Support weekly payment selection and processing of company credit card increases and new card issuance.

• Maintain a strong internal control environment and organized files.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred).

• 2-3+ years of relevant experience preferred; 5+ years of experience required in lieu of degree.

• Accounts Payable experience including invoice processing, expense reporting, vendor onboarding, monthly statements, and A/P reporting.

• Familiarity with JD Edwards, Concur, and Emburse Chrome River systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to work independently, with excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail, investigative skills, and ability to analyze and interpret data accurately.

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and general ledger processes.

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Demonstrated teamwork, adaptability, and process improvement mindset.

• Interpersonal and collaborative skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Ability to:

• Sit at a desk for extended periods and perform repetitive keystrokes.

• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Continuously - Sitting, communicating, using computers
Frequently - Reaching, keying, handling files
Occasionally - Lifting, bending, moving boxes
Never - Field work, confined spaces

Regularly - Office environment, fast-paced
Rarely - Outdoor exposure or travel

Noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

You'll work with:

• Computers, phones, scanners, copiers, fax machines

• JD Edwards, Concur, Emburse Chrome River

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)

• Adobe Acrobat

Non-Union Benefits:

• Competitive pay $21.33 - $30.47 / hour

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Paid training and certifications

• Health, dental, vision & HSA options

• 401(k) +

• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)