About Us
Kenect is based in the "Silicon Slopes" of Utah. Our team is committed to helping businesses grow and succeed through our state-of-the-art business texting platform.
With Kenect, our goal is to make text messaging the primary communication tool for any business across the U.S. and Canada. Texting is the way the consumer wants to do business. It's time for businesses to embrace that trend and stop the constant game of voicemails, phone tag, and making customers wait on hold.
About This Role
We are seeking an excited-to-learn, detail-oriented, motivated Junior Accountant to join our accounting team. The Junior Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, managing accounts receivable inquiries, handling sales tax issues, and assisting with various accounting tasks as needed.
What You Will Be Doing

• Process and submit payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts regularly to ensure the accuracy and completeness of records.
• Manage payroll-related tasks such as setting up accounts in new jurisdictions, updating unemployment rates, and handling amended returns.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.
• Manage basic accounts receivable inquiries from customers and provide exceptional customer service.
• Deposit cash receipts and apply them to open accounts receivable in our billing solution.
• Assist in managing sales tax issues and reconciliations to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Perform other accounting activities as needed, including assisting with prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accounts payable transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Participate in audits and provide support during audit processes.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal controls and procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.

• One to three years of experience in an accounting role is a plus - but being able to learn quickly is just as good!
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel, including array formulas (e.g., vstack, filter, choosecols), advanced functions (e.g., xlookup, sumifs, index/match), pivot tables, and PowerQuery.
• Understand accounting processes, related risks, and controls, and possess a desire for continuous process improvement.

Our Company Values We Hope You Showcase

• Get Things Done
• Learn Fast, Go Fast
• Above and Beyond
• Be Optimistic
• Team is Family
• Be Direct

What Kenect Offers!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Your birthday is a paid day off
• Onsite gym
• Breakroom full of snacks and drinks
• Convenient location next to freeway entrance/exit

We believe in hiring self-motivated team members who can run alongside us without needing to be "managed" along the way. Yes, we have managers and 1:1s. Yes, we believe in giving open two-way feedback. We also believe in having team members that can run without the daily guidance that some companies prefer.
Legal Disclosure
Kenect is an equal opportunity employer. We are an organization comprised of people of all kinds of backgrounds, and believe this mix is precisely what makes us strong. All employment decisions at Kenect are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.