Job Description

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.

The Essentials:

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

Balance In Action:

• Reliable Schedule: This is a permanent, full-time role working a standard 5-day, 8-hour schedule (Monday through Friday) to ensure consistent department operations.

What Success Looks Like:

Performance is measured by your direct impact on our financial accuracy and operational stability:

• Balancing Precision: 100% accuracy in daily cash and monthly GL balancing with zero unresolved variances..
• AP & AR Execution: Seamless execution of vendor disbursements, billing generation, and daily cash application without errors.
• Accounting Mechanics: Flawless application of debit/credit logic across routine journal entries and ledger updates.
• Workload Driver: The primary workload metric is the successful, error-free management of daily balancing and transactional volume.

The Drexel Advantage:

The Wealth-Builder (Ownership)

• ESOP Shares: We don’t just work here; we own the place. You’ll earn a real stake in the company’s success.
• Profit Sharing: When Drexel wins, our team wins.
• 401k: A solid foundation for your long-term retirement goals.

Health & Well-Being

• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family "weather-proof."
• Fitness Reimbursements: Annual funds dedicated to your physical health and family activities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support when life gets complex.

Life & Legacy

• Immediate Paid Time Off: Start with Holiday and Vacation pay from day one.
• Scholarship Program: We’re invested in the next generation—educational support for the children of our team members.
• Annual Charity Match: We’ll double your impact on the causes you care about most.

The "Drexel" Lifestyle

• Birthday PTO: A paid day off to celebrate you.
• Product Discounts: Special pricing on the high-quality materials we sell.
• Plus More: A constant stream of "fun little perks" that make the yard a great place to be.

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