Staff Accountant

Overview:

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions.

 

Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi-site rollouts across states.

 

CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals.

 

No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

 

We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include: 

 

• Competitive pay: from $65-75K depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage. Enroll in Medical Coverage Starting at $0 Per Paycheck 
• Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday.  
• 401(K) with Company match. 
• Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long-term disability. 
• Tuition reimbursement. 
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more. 
• Pet Insurance. 
• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection. 

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant I is responsible for cash application activities and a variety of technical and analytical accounting functions supporting the general ledger and financial reporting processes. This role analyzes financial information, prepares account reconciliations, and assists in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. All responsibilities are performed in accordance with Company policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 

Responsibilities:

• Process daily cash applications by posting customer payments to Accounts Receivable (AR) and related cash receipt batches. 
• Uploads remittance invoices to banking platform to support payment automation processes
• Performs remittance analysis for intercompany transactions when needed
• Scans and deposit physical checks received at Company location
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Collections team regarding returned or rejected payments
• Complete customer payment transfers as requested
• Research and follow up on customer payments requiring additional investigation or supporting documentation 
• Preparing other balance sheet reconciliations including prepaid expense accounts
• Downloads, analyzes and records travel-related activities through Concur
• Provides monthly account reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts
• Process daily cash receipts related to intercompany treasury activity
• Embodies the Coolsys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education / Training

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 5+ years of general ledger experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 0 – 2 years of general ledger experience.

 

Work Experience / Skills

• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new processes, systems, and areas of responsibility. 
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to various stakeholders. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities to meet deadlines and business requirements in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong mathematical aptitude with the ability to accurately analyze, reconcile, and validate financial data 
• Ability to understand and follow all Company policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and intermediate-level Excel skills

Join Us:

Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth! 

 

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CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply.   

 

Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.