Accounting Assistant

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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.

Who You Are (Basic 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 .

What Will Put You Ahead



* 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 companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.

We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is a dynamic network of businesses that work together to...