Staff Accountant

Kelso Industries; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries in Utah is seeking an accounting professional to join our team as an AR/AP and month-end close specialist. You will perform reconciliations, bank and fixed asset tasks, and support tax and controls for a growing national portfolio.

We value accuracy, reliability, and clear communication to meet close deadlines. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or QuickBooks Online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 2–4 years of general accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and month-end close.
• Experience with ERP or accounting system such as NetSuite or QuickBooks Online.
• Reliability on deadlines and clear communication when something is off.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments against open invoices and reconcile cash.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Maintain fixed asset register and monthly roll-forward.
• Prepare sales tax workpapers for filings.
• Deliver reconciliations and schedules on close calendar and support audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

close attention to detail

deadline-driven

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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.

About the role

This is a hands‑on, close‑cycle role with clear monthly deliverables, and a path toward work in reconciliations, tax and controls.

What you’ll do

Cash application and AR

• Apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wires, card) against open invoices
• Clear unapplied cash, short‑pays and overpayments, working with our credit team
• Produce AR aging and unapplied‑cash reporting for management and credit

Bank reconciliations

• Reconcile all bank accounts monthly and investigate reconciling items promptly
• Flag unusual or unauthorized activity right away

Corporate card program (Ramp)

• Reconcile Ramp monthly and review transaction coding
• Manage Ramp access and maintenance

Fixed assets

• Maintain the fixed asset register: additions, depreciation, disposals and the monthly roll‑forward

Compliance

• Manage certificates of insurance (COIs)
• Prepare sales tax workpapers for the senior accountant’s filings

Month‑end close

• Deliver your reconciliations and schedules on the close calendar and support audit requests
• Assist with Journal Entries

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Preferred)
• 2–4 years of general accounting experience, including account reconciliations
• Solid understanding of GAAP and the month‑end close
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system such as NetSuite or QuickBooks Online
• Reliability on deadlines and clear, timely communication when something is off

Nice to have

• NetSuite experience
• Construction or contractor accounting experience
• Multi‑state sales tax exposure
• Ramp or another corporate card platform

What success looks like

• Bank reconciliations complete within 5 business days of month‑end
• Unapplied cash kept current and aging down
• Ramp transactions coded and reconciled by close
• Fixed asset roll‑forward ties to the general ledger every month
• COIs current, with gaps flagged before they become a problem

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