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Kele, Inc.

Accounting Specialist

Kele, Inc., Yorba Linda, California, United States, 92686

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Description Ponton, a Kele Company, proudly continues its legacy of innovation and service in the Building Automation industry. Founded in 1994 and based in California, Ponton has long been a trusted partner for building automation solutions. Now part of the Kele Companies, founded in 1983 as the first all-inclusive building automation distributor, Ponton joins a national network with headquarters in Memphis, TN and branch locations in 7 states. As part of the Kele family, every Ponton team member plays a vital role in delivering on our shared promise: “We Make It Easy.”

We are currently hiring for the role of

Accounting Specialist .

Summary Support the accounting department in one or more of its functions of credit; accounts receivable; accounts payable; and collection functions. Recommends enhancements/additions to existing accounting performance metrics along with daily process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable duties: Checks and approves all vouchers for payment; reviews and verifies that the invoice is charged to the correct general ledger account and department.

Processes both inventory and in‑house invoices for payment.

Prepare invoice deduction notices, as necessary.

Answer vendor inquiries.

Prepares weekly accounts payable check run.

Print accounts payable reports and maintains accounts payable files.

Assists in Accounts Payable end of month closing procedures and reconciliations.

Reviews and verifies vendor statements.

Reviews open stock receipts report on a weekly basis and adjusts as necessary.

Research and works with purchasing, accounts payable assistant and/or vendor on discrepancies of vendor accounts; and

Allocate invoices among departments as needed.

Accounts Receivable duties: Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.

Receives commission payments and reconciles them to apply to corresponding invoices.

Process lien waivers and certificates of insurance.

Performs daily invoicing and related tasks.

Submit invoices to customers.

Releases sales orders upon receipt of payments.

Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.

Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed; and

Assists with related special projects, as required.

Collections duties: Requests and pursues payment on delinquent accounts via communication with customers.

Follows-up on delinquent accounts, updates and maintains accurate financial records including accounting, receivable, and credit records.

Prepares and sends statements on delinquent accounts.

Follows established guidelines to review and update account status; and

Performs other related duties, as required.

Other: Assists with preparing and posting month‑end journal entries; coordinates with other accounting team members to resolve reconciling items.

Qualifications

To 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.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

HSA

FSA (medical and dependent care)

401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting

Employer-paid short‑ and long‑term disability coverage

Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Wholesale

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