Kelso Industries

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

Staff Accountant

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOgden, UT, USA$60k - $90kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
Two to four years of general ledger accounting experience, including ownership of balance sheet account reconciliations, is required.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite or another mid-market or enterprise enterprise resource planning system is required.
A solid understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the month-end close is required.
Experience running a month-end close checklist with tasks and reconciliations, including identifying dependencies between tasks, is required.
Strong Excel skills are required.
Comfort with artificial intelligence and automation tools, and curiosity to keep learning them, are required.
The candidate must document work, meet deadlines, and speak up early when something appears wrong.

Responsibilities

Apply customer payments by check, automated clearing house, wire, and card against open invoices daily so cash is current each week.
Resolve unapplied cash, short-pays, and overpayments with the credit team, and address root causes of recurring issues.
Produce accounts receivable aging and unapplied cash reports for management and credit team action.
Reconcile all bank accounts and investigate exceptions identified by automated bank-to-general-ledger matching.
Clear reconciling items within the week they appear and escalate unusual or unauthorized activity the same day.
Review corporate card 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.
Maintain weekly closes and meet the month-end close calendar for assigned tasks, communicating early when a deadline is at risk.
Prepare journal entries for accruals, reclassifications, and corrections, with support documented to audit standards.
Support month-end close reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, ensuring balances tie to the general ledger and 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.
Use FloQast as the close system of record, complete checklist tasks, attach support, and sign off as preparer on time.
Route each reconciliation and task to an independent reviewer, resolve review comments, and keep FloQast balances tied to NetSuite for close certification.
Prepare provided-by-client audit requests and respond to auditor questions on assigned accounts.
Maintain certificate of insurance tracking and flag gaps before they create exposure.
Prepare sales and use tax workpapers and support data for filings with the tax team and external partners.
Learn and implement home office accounting policies consistently within the assigned entity.
Support newly acquired companies as they learn Kelso policies and are integrated into NetSuite.
Run controls in assigned areas as designed and retain evidence suitable for external audit testing.
Use NetSuite functionality and artificial intelligence tools to complete work efficiently and accurately.
Follow documented team processes and keep desk procedures current for cross-training.

Desired Qualifications

Public accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, or external audit experience is preferred.
Construction or contractor accounting experience, including job costing, is preferred.
Multi-state sales and use tax exposure is preferred.
Experience integrating an acquired company or supporting an enterprise resource planning implementation is preferred.
Experience with Ramp or another corporate card platform, or FloQast or another close management platform, is preferred.

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

Salary Range: 60000.0 - 90000.0 USD

About the Company

Kelso Industries

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

Kelso Industries is a holding group that brings together market-leading HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing companies serving commercial and residential properties in the western United States. It partners with established brands, providing resources to expand service offerings while preserving each brand’s identity and entrepreneurial spirit. The company acquires and invests in strong HVAC, sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing, and controls businesses west of the Mississippi to deliver comprehensive services for property owners, builders, and developers. Its model focuses on growing the network through acquisitions, supporting employees’ development, and leveraging a larger organization to ensure customer service excellence. Goal: expand regional service capabilities and reach by integrating high-quality service providers under a common umbrella while maintaining the distinct strengths and cultures of its partner brands.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $50M
Headquarters: Draper, UT
Founded: 2021

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