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Accounting Assistant

Koch Engineered Solutions is seeking a contribution-minded Accounting Assistant to join our Accounts Payable (AP) organization in Scottsdale, AZ or Wichita, KS. This position requires a strong foundation in financial transactions and accounting principles, with the ability to develop advanced ERP knowledge, and apply critical thinking to drive transformational improvements. The assistant will collaborate across multiple capabilities and leadership levels within our global operations. This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Own and manage Invoice to Pay (ITP) processes such as invoice entry, PO invoice matching, month-end support, vendor inquiries and audit support for a specific business portfolio.
• Assist with invoice entry, general ledger coding, cost centers, projects, tax codes and workflow approvals.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding invoice status inquiries.
• Build and maintain partnerships and collaborate across multiple capabilities to reduce invoice aging and resolve blocked invoices.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Independently develop solutions and make decisions, maintaining a principled entrepreneurship focus.

Qualifications

• Basic foundational accounting knowledge.
• Experience in Accounts Payable invoice processing.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to connect data and processes to business goals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel (spreadsheet creation, pivot tables, and data manipulation).
• Business acumen and/or business process knowledge that enhances financial decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience applying technology solutions for data visualization and automation such as Power BI, or generative AI tools.
• Proficiency in large ERP and integrated accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to use GenAI solutions to drive efficiency or accelerate process improvement

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.