Manufacturing, Rail Transportation Equipment, Industrial Equipment

Staff Accountant

Ogden, UTOnsiteFull TimeStaffPosted 15 days ago

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Required skills

cash application
AR aging
unapplied cash reporting
bank reconciliations
reconciling items
corporate card program
fixed asset register
journal entries
audit requests
month-end close calendar

Nice to have

multi-state sales tax exposure

Role summary

Kelso Industries is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. This hands-on role involves monthly deliverables in cash application, AR reporting, bank reconciliations, corporate card program management, fixed asset maintenance, and sales tax preparation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 2-4 years of general accounting experience, a solid understanding of GAAP, and experience with ERP systems like NetSuite or QuickBooks Online. The company emphasizes growth opportunities, a supportive culture, impactful work, and competitive compensation.

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

About the Role

Join a Kelso accounting team that delivers high-standard accounting operations: accurate, timely, and well-controlled results, produced through a weekly continuous close in one NetSuite OneWorld environment and supported by AI-enabled tools.

As a Staff Accountant, you will own cash application, bank reconciliations, and corporate card activity for your operating company, support the month-end close across the full balance sheet, and apply Kelso home office policies, including as newly acquired companies join the team.

What You'll Own

CASH, BANK, AND CARD

Cash application and AR

Apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wires, card) against open invoices daily, so cash is current every week, not only at month-end

Resolve unapplied cash, short-pays, and overpayments with the credit team, and fix the root cause of recurring issues

Produce AR aging and unapplied cash reporting that management and credit use to take action

Bank reconciliations

Own the reconciliation of all bank accounts, working the exceptions surfaced by automated bank-to-GL matching

Clear reconciling items in the week they appear, and escalate unusual or unauthorized activity the same day

Corporate card program (Ramp)

Review transaction coding weekly, confirm receipts are attached, and reconcile Ramp to the general ledger by close

Partner with card program administrators on coding rules, policy exceptions, and cardholder follow-up

MONTH-END CLOSE AND RECONCILIATIONS

Weekly and month-end close

Maintain weekly closes so the month-end close is smooth and efficient

Meet the month-end close calendar for every task assigned to you, and communicate early when a deadline is at risk

Prepare journal entries for accruals, reclasses, and corrections, with support documented to audit standard

Balance sheet reconciliations

Support month-end close reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, with every balance tied to the general ledger and to source records

Investigate, document, and clear reconciling items, and escalate aged or unexplained balances

Keep account roll-forwards and supporting schedules current and consistent from month to month

FloQast

Use FloQast as the system of record for the close: complete each checklist task, attach support, and sign off as preparer on time

Route every reconciliation and task to an independent reviewer, and resolve review comments before sign-off

Keep FloQast balances tied to NetSuite so the close certification reflects the final general ledger

Audit and compliance

Prepare PBC requests and respond to auditor questions on your accounts

Maintain certificate of insurance (COI) tracking and flag gaps before they become exposure

Prepare sales and use tax workpapers and support data for filings with our tax team and external partners

POLICIES, CONTROLS, AND INTEGRATION

Policies and acquisitions

Learn and implement accounting policies from the home office, and apply them consistently in your entity

Support newly acquired companies as they learn Kelso policies and are implemented into NetSuite

Controls

Run the controls in your areas as designed and retain evidence that holds up to external audit testing

Tools and documentation

Use NetSuite functionality and AI tools to complete your work efficiently and accurately

Follow documented team processes and keep your desk procedures current so work can be cross-trained

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

2–4 years of general ledger accounting experience, including ownership of balance sheet account reconciliations

Hands-on NetSuite experience, or another mid-market or enterprise ERP

Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and the month-end close

Experience running a month-end close checklist with tasks and reconciliations, including identifying dependencies between tasks

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Comfort with AI and automation tools, and the curiosity to keep learning them

A control mindset: you document your work, meet deadlines, and speak up early when something looks wrong

NICE TO HAVE

Public accounting, SOX, or external audit experience

Construction or contractor accounting experience, including job costing

Multi-state sales and use tax exposure

Experience integrating an acquired company or supporting an ERP implementation

Ramp or another corporate card platform; FloQast or another close management platform

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business

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