Senior Accountant
Job in
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listed on 2026-06-17
Listing for:
Kenco
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Accountant
At Kenco Logistics, you're more than just a team memberyou'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.
- Responsible for coordinating monthly close process for multiple locations/departments and multiple site/department accounting personnel
- Oversees accounting operations or complex segments of the accounting function based on specific LLC
- Review financial data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
- Preparation of complex customer invoices in accordance with customer contracts
- Reconcile general ledger activity to customer billing for more complex accounts
- General ledger balance sheet reconciliations utilizing Blackline Accounting software
- Responsible for monitoring and managing all aspects of the general ledger
- Prepare and key journal entries
- Coordinates the preparation of operating budgets by working with the Controller, General Manager, and Vice President
- Communicates with site accounting personnel and Vice Presidents on a regular basis
- Responsible for monthly analytics of site information
- Monitors and assists site/department personnel with usage of financials systems and processes
- Manages site accounting personnel and/or Accountants within the Finance department
- Provide support as a resource to Accounting Assistant I & II and Accountant I & II when troubleshooting work
- May provide training or coaching on processes to Accounting Assistant I & II and Accountant I & II
- Provide backup support to Accounting Manager and other team members as needed
- Coordinates accounting matters with other departments
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Accounting or Finance required
- MBA or CPA preferred
- 4-6 years of experience in corporate finance or accounting with prior experience in a leadership role preferred
- Experience with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Expertise in Excel
- Proficient in use of accounting systems, Great Plains a plus
- Business Acumen
- Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization. - Communicate for Impact
- Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects. - Influencing Others
- Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers. - Managing Transitions/ Change Management
- Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders. - Strategic Agility
- Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco's long-term organizational strategy.
- This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.
- A passport is not required, but recommended.
- The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.
- 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
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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