SENIOR ACCOUNTING CLERK at Knife River in Aiea, HI

SENIOR ACCOUNTING CLERK Minimum Requirements • AA in Accounting or Accounting certification, or equivalent related experience. • Two to four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Able to maintain customer relations through a high degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal/communications skills • Must be skilled at using spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office Suite software programs. • Good analytical and financial skills. • High ethical and moral standards. Preferred Requirements • Bachelors degree with three to five years related experience. • Knowledge of JD Edwards. • Experience in a construction industry setting. Duties and Responsibilities • Responsible for timely review and entry of invoices, expense reports and credit card logs into A/P to ensure accuracy and proper account numbers. Codes invoices, expense reports, vouchers for correct coding and entry into accounting system. • Vouchers invoices into the financial accounting system. • Handles all vendor correspondence via phone or email • Responsible for timely sorting, filing, processing for payment and batching of processed invoices according to payment terms/methods. • Oversee account coding of invoices, expense reports, and check requests, etc. while conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system. • Responsible for the timely reconciliation of credit card and expense report clearing accounts. • Investigates and timely resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and/or purchase orders. • Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons. • Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records and reports. • Proper recording and application of cash, management of outstanding invoices, and direct interfacing with customers on collection matters and dispute resolution. • Process and distribution of the invoices and monthly statements. • Assists with monthly status reports and monthly closings. • Assists in timely reconciling accounts receivable and accounts payable accounts. • Provide accounting assistance to accounting department staff to support accounting functions, as well as support to other company departments and operations.        • Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors. • Must maintain confidentiality in handling of all company data. • Must maintain the highest level of moral and ethical standards at all times. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Proficient computer skills using spreadsheet and accounting software. • Ability to interact with customers in a professional manner.