Accounting Clerk at Knife River in Magna, UT

ACCOUNTING CLERK Job Summary: The Accounting Clerk provides general accounting and administrative support to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient processing of financial information across multiple accounting functions. This role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other core accounting processes as needed. The position is expected to follow company accounting policies and maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.  Minimum of 12 months verifiable - office experience in Data Entry. Preference given for experience in Job Cost Accounting and Certified Payroll . Requires strict accuracy and problem solving skills Effective communication with ability to work with difficult people in high -stress situations Self-Motivated, team player Customer Service Ability to receive payments and make change. Multitasking ability.   Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or GED equivalent. 2. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. 3. 1-2 years' experience in payroll processing position. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 1. Some post-secondary education in business, accounting or related field. DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements. 1. * Complete weekly payroll processing steps in a timely, efficient and accurate manner. 2. *Input data from time sheets, production records, or electronic sources into to payroll system. May reconcile time reports to active employees (where applicable). Support time card data entry or import from external sources. 3. *Responsible for balancing weekly payroll runs. 4. *Answer employee questions and troubleshoot errors/issues to resolve in a timely manner. 5. Working with supervisors/foreman to verify and resolve problems/issues with payroll. 6. * Reviews wages and corrects errors to ensure accuracy. 7. *Records changes affecting new wages for each employee. 8. Where applicable, submit Davis-Bacon trust transfer amount weekly, coordinate monthly Davis Bacon deposit, verify certified payroll reporting and sub-contractors reports and report non-scale jobs information for federal or state reporting. 9. *Enter wage scale templates. 10. Input Paid Time off program(s) usage . 11. *In coordination with Payroll Shared Services, prepare manual payroll drafts as required for errors or terminations. 12. *Verify accuracy of re-employment earnings and hours. 13. *Working with Payroll Shared Services, verify child support and wage garnishments. 14. *Interact and communicate with HR and Accounting on a continual basis . 15. Workforce Central website submitter. 16. Support and complete SOX, accounting or other related compliance activities. 17. Complete wage or employment verifications for outside parties. 18. May process layoff/recall notices (where applicable). 19. Submit weekly payroll reports to PRSS 20. Print and mail prevailing wage statements. 21. Perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily) 1. Strong data entry skills and attention to detail. 2. Strong math skills. 3. Intermediate computer software skills including the use of spreadsheet and word processing software. 4. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations . Self –motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others. 5. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems How To Apply: You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.net If you are unable to apply online, mail a completed application to: 7620 W HYW 201 Magna, UT 84044 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. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.   At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life.  We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible.  There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Accounting Clerk position: ARMY: • Finance Specialist Coast Guard: • Storekeeper Navy: • Logistics Specialist • Accounting Officer Marines: • Personnel Clerk • Finance Technician • Financial Management Specialist   #LI-KW1