Entry Level Accounting Services Specialist

Accounting Services Specialist

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 rootswhere 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

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.

We Participate in E-Verify. Participamos en E-Verify.