Job 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.

This position manages and processes company invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with financial policies.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Matches purchase orders to invoices.
2. Scans, indexes and determines owner of invoices as well as assists team in resolving invoice issues.
3. Maintains hired trucker haul sheets and matches with invoices.
4. Verifies general ledger coding, invoice approvals and invoice amounts including correct pricing and taxation.
5. Complete Credit Applications with vendors.
6. Onboard vendors to electronic payment system.
7. Prepares invoice batches and enters data into accounting system.
8. Answers all vendor inquiries.
9. Prepares and mails accounts payable checks/generate EFT file on weekly basis.
10. Runs all accounts payable reports and maintains files.
11. Prepares analysis of accounts, assorted accruals, monthly reconciliations and audit requests as required.
12. Assist with month end close for AP assigned tasks.
13. Obtains and maintains vendor W-9 forms.
14. Prepares 1099’s
15. Other duties consistent with the qualifications of this position may be assigned as needed.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
4. Able to work independently and under time constraints.
5. Attention to Detail
6. Problem-Solving Abilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2. Two years of college, post high school training, or previous AP experience
3. Fluent with Microsoft Office products

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. 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.