Accounting Specialist

Company: Hajoca Corporation
Location: Wichita
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future. Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace. Hajoca is looking for an Accounting Specialist at their Wichita, KS location. Pay for Accounting Specialist is between $16 and $18 per hour at this location. Are you detail-oriented? Do you have the discretion required to carefully handle financial information? Are you a problem solver and an excellent communicator? If so, we’d like you to join our dedicated team as an Accounting Specialist. About the Role: You will: • Provide accounting and accounts payable support to our team. • Monitor and update job queues daily, ensuring all actions are addressed promptly. • Analyze reports such as Restocking Charges, Open Purchase Orders, and Unapproved Accounts Payable, ensuring timely review and follow-up. • Maintain and update vendor and manufacturer information in our computer software system. • Assist customers, vendors, teammates, and managers as needed to facilitate smooth operations. • Manage the Warehouse Reward Incentive Program by generating reports, analyzing data, and calculating rewards. • Solicit vendor co-op funds for marketing materials. • Track and ensure timely receipt of vendor rewards. • Maintain confidentiality when handling customer, vendor, personnel, and company information. • Work with various departments (e.g., Accounts Payable, Sales, HR) to ensure smooth coordination and support of activities. • Assist colleagues and provide backup as needed to support departmental functions. • Enter billing invoices, request vendor statements, and assist in resolving outstanding payments. • Research, monitor, and process credits, special orders, and returns to ensure accurate accounting. • Negotiate with vendors to minimize late fees and ensure accurate billing. • Review and verify teammate expense and fuel reports, ensuring timely payment and distribution. • Safeguard customer and company financial data in all activities. • Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned. • Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. About You: • 2 or more years of experience in an administrative role, accounts payable, accounting, or a similar position. • Valid driver's license Our ideal candidate will also: • Have advanced knowledge of accounts payable bookkeeping practices and terms. • Have knowledge/usability of the applicable software system (Eclipse) to process payable invoices. • Effectively use Microsoft Office software to communicate via email and review reports and documents. • Possess outstanding customer service and interpersonal communication skills. • Have a positive attitude and be well organized and self-motivated. • Be able to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment. • Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co-workers. • Be able to assist with research, data analysis, and problem solving. • Be able to prioritize work projects and multi-task. • Read, write, speak, and understand English. The benefits of working with us: Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers: Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week): • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage • Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage • Life insurance and Long Term Disability • Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law) • Paid pregnancy and parental leave • Paid day of community service Full-time and part-time benefits: • 401(k) • Retirement cash account with company contributions • Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth • Company wellness program • Employee discounts • College tuition benefits *Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program. EEOC Statement Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability. Background Screening Statement We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws. MON

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