Kirby Risk

Customer Accounting Specialist

Kirby Risk  •  Lafayette, IN (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Customer Accounting Specialist
Lafayette, IN

Are you someone who enjoys solving problems, staying organized, and keeping things accurate down to the smallest detail?

Do you take pride in being dependable, learning quickly, and helping both customers and teammates succeed?

If so, we want you on our team.

At Kirby Risk, our Customer Accounting Specialists play an important role in supporting customer accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping ensure a smooth customer experience. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and takes ownership of their work.

What You’ll Do as a Customer Accounting Specialist
In this role, you’ll support customer accounting operations while helping maintain accuracy, efficiency, and strong customer relationships across the organization.

You’ll:
• Process and apply customer payments accurately and efficiently
• Process account clearings and maintain accurate customer account records
• Send invoice copies and assist customers with account-related requests
• Release orders from the credit review queue while ensuring compliance with company procedures
• Research and resolve customer account discrepancies and payment issues
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal departments to resolve questions and concerns
• Support month-end activities and assist with additional accounting tasks as needed
• Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

What Makes You a Great Fit
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with persistence in resolving issues
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service mindset with a team-oriented approach
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems and processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Accounting experience or knowledge of sales tax is a plus

What to Expect
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Occasional overtime as needed, typically around month-end
• No regular travel required

Why Kirby Risk?
Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and a shared commitment to helping our customers succeed.
When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re building a career with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits That Work for You
We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your health, career, and future:
• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ready to put your attention to detail and problem-solving skills to work in a role that makes an impact? Apply today and grow with Kirby Risk.

How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com

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We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.
Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/

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About Kirby Risk

Kirby Risk Corporation is a multi-faceted company, dedicated to understanding and meeting our business partners'​ needs with innovative, effective solutions. Our experience and network of resources provide customers with reliable technical assistance, logistics management, communications systems and quality products that not only meet their requirements, but also enhance their competitive position.

With our main focus being solutions that help customers meet productivity objectives, Kirby Risk provides a wide range of services, including quality electrical supplies, electrical apparatus sales and repair services, wiring harness/cable manufacturing and quality industrial component manufacturing. Customer service is an integral part of Kirby Risk Corporation, with thirty-eight electrical supply locations throughout Indiana, Illinois and Ohio.

Kirby Risk Corporation is financially and strategically focused on helping customers address the growing competitive pressures to reduce costs, conserve resources, improve productivity and reduce the time to manufacture goods and services. We can provide total cost of ownership solutions, such as asset and integration management and consulting services that will allow manufacturers to quickly respond to industry trends.

Kirby Risk Corporation places a high value on its customers, employees, vendors and community relations. Going above and beyond what it takes to provide the right parts at the right time, to the right place, and at the right cost is not a sacrifice...it's a minimum requirement. Staying committed to this concept of "sacrificial service"​ has fueled Kirby Risk since 1926.

Today, Kirby Risk Corporation has evolved into a multi-faceted business with 7 operating business units:

Kirby Risk Electrical Supply

Kirby Risk Service Center

Kirby Risk Mechanical Solutions and Service

Kirby Risk Precision Machining

ARCO Electric Products

Wire Supplies

Intelligent Industry Solutions

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Year Founded
1926
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