Accounting Assistant

Koch Engineered Solutions is seeking a contribution-minded Accounting Assistant to join our Accounts Payable (AP) organization in Katy, TX.

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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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 .

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is a dynamic network of businesses that work together to create an ecosystem of domain expertise to increase operational efficiency, improve safety, reduce waste, and reduce emissions.

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.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.