Workday Financials Functional Consultant

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 Workday Financials Functional Consultant focuses on the configuration and optimization of our Workday Financial Management modules. The role will bridge the gap between business requirements from our Finance and Accounting teams and the technical capabilities of the Workday system.

Functions                                                                                               

• Perform hands-on configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Financials modules, such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets, and Expenses.
• Lead requirement gathering sessions with Finance stakeholders, translating complex business processes into efficient Workday configuration designs.
• Identify opportunities to optimize and standardize global financial processes within Workday, ensuring alignment with corporate policy and regulatory compliance.
• Develop detailed test scripts, execute functional testing (Unit, System, and UAT support), and provide timely post-implementation support and troubleshooting for production issues.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including functional design specifications, test results, and end-user training materials.
• Monitor and validate financial master data and configuration-related data loads, supporting internal controls, SOX compliance activities and audit readiness.
• Review new Workday releases, assess feature impacts, conduct regression testing, and recommend adoption of new functionality that improves financial processes.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field required.
• Current Workday Pro Certification in a Financials module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Spend Management).
• 4-6 years of hands-on experience as a Workday Functional Consultant or Senior Analyst with a focus on Financial Management required.
• Deep understanding and proven configuration experience in at least two of the following Workday Financials modules: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Expenses or Fixed Assets.
• Participation in at least one full cycle Workday Financials implementation, from planning through go-live and post-production support.
• Experience with Workday Prism Analytics or Financial reporting tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Competencies

• 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.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.

• A passport is not required, but recommended.

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Benefits offered:
 

• 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

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
 
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