Accountant I

Kenco•Hutchins, TX

About The Position

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. About the Position The Accountant I is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reviewing financial statements using accounting principles. This is an opportunity to make a difference and have an impact on a growing company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
0-2 years of prior accounting experience working with general ledger and customer billing
Experience with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Expertise in Excel
Proficient in use of accounting systems, Great Plains a plus
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Responsibilities

Preparation of customer invoices and customer billing functions
Performs required data imports into the accounting software
Provide support as a resource to Accounting Specialist I & II when troubleshooting work
May provide training or coaching on processes to Accounting Specialist I & II
Provide backup support to Accounting Specialist I & II and other team members as needed
Prepare and enter journal entries
Assist in coding of vendor invoices, purchase order, and vendor invoice processing
Review financial data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Reconcile general ledger activity to customer billing
General ledger balance sheet reconciliations utilizing Blackline Accounting software
Coordinates accounting matters with other departments
Support Accountant II, Senior Accountants, and Accounting Managers with month-end closing functions and procedures as needed
Other duties as assigned
Responsible for Maintaining, Monitoring and assisting site personnel with usage of Financials systems
Prepares and responds to corporate accounting inquiries.
Communicates with site personnel and customer on a regular basis.
Coordinates monthly close process for Stryker Network
Responsible for monthly analytics of site & General ledger Information and processes (includes budgets, Forecast tools and etc.)
Monitors and manages aspects of the general ledger.
Acts as site finance liaison by answering site financial questions where possible and assisting with PO Log maintenance and questions.
Generates projections and forecast reports for Stryker Network.

Benefits

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Supplemental Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days