Accounting Services Specialist

kmwcareers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA & FSA

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

PTO

Dress for Day policy

Job summary

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products, is seeking an Accounting Services Specialist in Columbus, Ohio. The role supports daily administrative tasks for new accounts, sales tax, accounts payable, and address validations, ensuring accurate customer records and smooth processes.

You will provide excellent service to customers, sales representatives, and internal staff, coordinate with other departments, and assist with tax certificate requests and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; some college preferred.
• General business experience preferred
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and managers; in written and verbal form.
• Ability to handle confidential information and use discretion while performing tasks.
• Computer literacy—Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to read/write small letters and numbers; perform arithmetic; follow written/oral instructions.
• Dependable; reports to work daily, barring unforeseen circumstances.
• Successful completion of a 90-day orientation period

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily administrative tasks for new account creation and maintenance, sales tax, accounts payable, and address validations.
• Provides exceptional service to customers, sales representatives and internal staff.
• Contacts sales representatives to obtain missing new account details for accurate records.
• Sets up new accounts, manual accounts, and Sales Reps accounts.
• Handles calls and voicemail professionally.
• Assists with tax certificate requests and preparation of sales tax audit requests as needed.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure smooth processes.
• Interacts with customers, sales reps, and internal associates to resolve discrepancies and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for an Accounting Services Specialist for our Columbus, Ohio location.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you’ll be part of a company built on long‑term growth and strong values. From $1 million in sales in 1983 to over $500 million today, our success has been driven by our people. Despite our growth, we have stayed true to our family‑owned and operated roots—where employees are recognized as individuals and our culture remains a top priority.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for assisting with daily administrative tasks with new accounts, tax exemptions and address validations.

• Responsible for assisting with daily administrative tasks associated with new account creation and maintenance, sales tax, accounts payable, and address validations.
• Provides exceptional service to customers, sales representatives and internal staff
• Contacts sales representatives to obtain any missing new account details to ensure accurate customer account records
• Efficiently sets up new accounts, manual accounts, and Sales Reps accounts
• Professionally handles calls and voicemail
• Assists with tax certificate requests and preparation of sales tax audit requests as needed
• Works closely with other departments to ensure smooth processes
• Interacts with customers, sales reps, and internal associates to resolve discrepancies, answer inquiries, and maintain positive relationships

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent: some college is preferred.
• General business experience preferred
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, co‑workers supervisors, and managers; in written and verbal form.
• Ability to handle confidential information and use discretion while performing job tasks.
• This position requires computer literacy -- specifically Microsoft Office and excel.
• This position requires the ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• This position requires an individual who is dependable (i.e. reports to work daily, barring any unforeseen circumstances).
• The successful completion of a ninety (90) day orientation period

Additional Information

Monday - Friday, Hours: 8:30am-5pm. This role is onsite.

We offer a benefits package that includes

• health
• dental and vision insurance
• company sponsored life
• optional life and disability insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• a 401(k) plus match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state or local law.

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