Staff Accountant

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 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. We're looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. In this role, you'll own core accounting operations — cash reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet account management — while also managing corporate AP and spend processes. You'll support the accounting team on consolidated reporting and close-related projects, and you'll be expected to drive process improvements and apply AI tools to automate workflows and reduce manual effort across your areas of ownership. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in accuracy, follows up relentlessly, and is energized by finding better ways to get things done. Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations: Cash, Reconciliations, & Journal Entries Reconcile corporate cash accounts and assigned balance sheet accounts (prepaids, etc.) monthly; investigate and resolve reconciling items with complete transaction support Prepare and post monthly journal entries across income statement and balance sheet accounts. Record weekly cash flow and sweep-style transactions across operating accounts. Utilize close management tools to record tasks and reconciliations. Identify recurring reconciling items and implement upstream fixes to eliminate them at the source Support fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure coding across the subsidiary portfolio Assist the team with allocating expenses and ensuring proper recording of those expenses. Corporate Spend & Accounts Payable Manage corporate AP intake and processing to appropriate GL accounts and departments. Manage corporate card transaction coding, reimbursement accounting. Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve payment issues Leverage Ai to do variance analysis during month end close reviews. Cross-Functional Support & Process Improvement Support the Controller/Assistant Controller with other projects as the business evolves. Drive process improvements, documentation enhancements, and automation of repeatable workflows using AI tools (Copilot, automation agents, etc.) Document and capture procedures to build institutional knowledge of accounting operations workflows. Apply emerging technology and AI tools to accounting workflows — automate reconciliations, accelerate close processes, and reduce manual effort across your areas of ownership Qualifications Required 2+ years of professional experience in accounting, audit, or a related role (corporate environment preferred) Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close Solid grasp of GAAP fundamentals and the ability to apply them to real transactions High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, structured data hygiene) Excellent written and verbal communication skills — clear, professional, and personable across all audiences Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize independently, and follow up persistently to obtain support Receptive to feedback and committed to incorporating it into your work Preferred Experience supporting multi-entity organizations, allocations, intercompany activity, or shared service models Experience with corporate credit card programs and reimbursement workflows (e.g., Ramp) Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, etc.) Experience with month end close management tools (e.g., Floqast) Comfort with AI tools and a willingness to explore how automation can improve accounting workflows 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