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ACCOUNTING CLERK (SEASONAL)
Full-Time
On-site
SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379, USA
Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $22 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Our season kicks off in April and runs through November, with the possibility of extending into December. As a seasonal team member, you’ll enjoy winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or pursue the activities you love—while still keeping your benefits all year long.
This position supports daily financial operations by processing material billing documents, maintaining accounts payable workflows and ensuring accurate and timely handling of invoices and internal records. Performs a variety of calculating, scanning, posting, and verification tasks in support of multiple accounting departments. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and effective collaboration with internal departments.
The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
COMPENSATION:
$20 - $22/HR and up depending on experience.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)
- Receive, record, sort, scan and distribute internal paperwork daily to the appropriate departments.
- Generate daily reports and organize documents for Material Billing department.
- Ensure invoices and statements are mailed to customers in a timely manner.
- Assist Material Billing with recording checks and credit card payments and close the transaction.
- Verify and enter material bills of lading into the accounting system.
- Match bill of lading receipts to invoice for the purchase of cement, fly ash, and asphalt oil for payment processing
- Code and process material freight invoices.
- Code vendor invoices in Tungsten
- Manage Accounts Payable inbox, ensuring timely review and routing of incoming items.
- Categorize and scan paper and electronic invoices for Accounts Payable.
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable to generate and verify check run reports.
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- Open internal security envelopes as needed, recording the tracking numbers and documenting any cash enclosed.
- Serve as backup receptionist by answering incoming calls, identifying caller needs and directing inquiries appropriately.
- Assist in recording cash and checks received and occasionally process a bank deposit.
- Provide accounting assistance to accounting department staff to support accounting functions.
- Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
- Must maintain confidentiality of financial data.
- Must always maintain the highest level of moral and ethical standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support department operations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)
- Proficient computer skills using spreadsheet and accounting software.
- Effective communication skills (verbal, listening, written).
- Ability to self-motivate and collaborate with others.
- Must have good interpersonal skills, be courteous, and respectful of others.
- Maintains positive customer relations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- One year of related experience.
- Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)
- Experience in Adobe, Excel, Word, Outlook
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Years of Service Recognition
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
- Critical Illness Plan
- Accident Coverage Plan
- Hospital Indemnity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.
Qualifications
Experience
Required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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