Accounting Specialist

Kele Inc; Oak Grove (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kele Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to perform day-to-day accounting tasks, focusing on accounts receivable, cash postings, and on-hold orders. You will collaborate with a team to manage customer accounts and resolve variances while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in accounting, familiarity with various accounting platforms, and strong communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years working in an accounting capacity, within an accounting department.
• Experience with accounts receivable and collections processes.
• Understanding of sales tax exemptions and customer onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and process incoming emails from the AR email address.
• Work with customers to collect past due receivables.
• Learn and understand how to process sales tax exemptions from customers.
• Handle new customer onboarding, including ship-to addresses and credit applications.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Founded in 1983, Kele Inc. is a leading distribution, and solutions partner with national reach and a global presence. Built around our customers and powered by our people, Kele provides millions of in-stock parts from more than 300 brands to drive automation & efficiency in nearly every type of facility, from office towers and factories to data centers and hospitals.Our goal is to empower progress for maintenance managers, engineers, contractors, and all those building the future. We do this by delivering parts rapidly, providing custom assemblies upstream, and offering unmatched support to ensure projects run smoothly and downtime is minimized.With 12 locations nationwide and headquarters in Tennessee, Kele combines deep technical expertise, rapid logistics, and a solutions-first mindset to help customers simplify supply chains, meet tight schedules, and deliver high-quality outcomes.Kele fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession, empowering associates at every level to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.We are currently hiring for the role of Accounting Specialist.SUMMARYThe Accounting Specialist is primarily responsible for performing day-to-day accounting tasks and activities. Along with a team of employees, this includes, but is not limited to, transactions that impact the general cash account, collections and on hold orders.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Monitor and process incoming emails from the AR email address.Work with customers to collect past due receivables.Learn and understand how to process sales tax exemptions from customers.Handle new customer onboarding, including ship-to addresses, credit applications, etc. Any variances to this process should be AR Lead.Learn and to process customer tax credits.Be responsible for maintaining specific customers/accounts by providing account balances and documenting attempts to collect.Analyze and resolve account application issues.Analyze and resolve partial payment issues.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Able to exercise extreme attention to detail.Well organized and able to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.Strong professional communication skills, written and verbal, required for both internal and external interactions.EDUCATION/TRAINING1-3 years working in an accounting capacity, within an accounting department.Experience with various accounting platforms required.Bachelor’s degree preferred.Kele Companies offers all full-time associates the following benefits and perks:Medical, vision, and dental insuranceHSAFSA (medical and dependent care)401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vestingEmployer-paid short- and long-term disability coverageEmployer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available