Job Description

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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
2. Seven years of related experience
3. Past supervisory experience
4. Strong analytical and financial skills
5. High ethical and moral standards
6. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Preferred Requirements:

1. CPA certificate preferred
2. Two years accounting experience in a construction industry setting

Duties and/ or Responsibilities:

1. Supervises and trains the team that performs general accounting functions including payroll, AP, billing, collections, cash applications.
2. Ensures the accounting staff maintains work standards and meets deadlines
3. Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable accounting requirements and financial statement reporting and disclosure requirements. Ensures compliance with SOX, SEC, and GAAP.
4. Support state Assistant Controller with monthly/quarterly close process.
5. Provide research and accounting support to operations personnel.
6. Provides support to operations personnel for research and issue resolution
7. Aids in special projects or other financial activities, as needed.
8. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
9. Maintain confidentiality to the highest degree and have excellent analytical abilities and team building skills.
10. Main the highest level of moral and ethical standards at all times.
11. Infrequent travel may be required.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

1. Advanced computer skills using spreadsheet, presentation, databases, and accounting software
2. Advanced knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
3. Leadership skills with good judgement and experience in general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
4. Exposure to and experience with Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements desirable.
5. Professional communication skills including written and verbal for internal and external customers.

How to Apply:

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 law.

How to Apply:

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

You may apply online at www.kniferiver.com/careers

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

4014 Hesper Rd Billings, MT 59106