Accounting Clerk - AR (Seasonal)

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.

As an Accounting Clerk - Accounts Receivable, you are responsible to perform any combination of the following: calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Accurately maintain customer and product data base in the point-of-sale system.
  
• Set up special pricing and projects as needed.
  
• Assist in sorting and scanning daily delivery tickets.
  
• Process delivery tickets daily in Command & APEX confirming accuracy.
  
• Invoice customers daily and ensure that invoices and statements are mailed timely, and reports are verified.
  
• On sales tax exempt sales, verify that sales tax exemption certificates are received and obtain approval.
  
• Run pre-authorization on check and credit card payments and close the transactions.
  
• Communicate with the Collection/Billing Supervisor to verify that all COD orders are being paid daily.
  
• Assist with returned checks and complete the necessary data to send to vendor for reimbursement.
• Answer incoming customer phone calls and resolve issues or forward to the appropriate individual.
• Work closely with the aggregate/asphalt/concrete dispatch, plant supervisors, managers, and the sales department to accommodate all the customer's needs.
  
• Maintain positive communication with various departments.
  
• Assist with the credit and collections process.
  
• Sort and file all correspondence received and sent by/to customers.
  
• Help maintain customers files for credit applications and sales tax exemption certificates.
  
• Utilize various spreadsheets along with Oracle Analytics for required /requested reports.
  
• Assist with various month end tasks.
  
• Gathering and Organization of SOX Reporting items.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Attention to Detail:

Produce accurate, precise and reliable numerical data; Produce written materials free of spelling, grammatical or factual errors.
Provide information in a useable form on a timely basis to those who needed it; Use tools such as checklists, calendars,
spellchecker, number tie outs, etc. to ensure that small details were not overlooked or incorrect; Record important details in
messages, conversations and meetings for future use.

Productivity:
Must meet standard of volume of work output; Efficient use of time and resources; Meet established schedules and deadlines.

Data Entry:
Demonstrate the ability to enter data efficiently and accurately into the company's information system; Read and interpret data
correctly to promote data integrity; Identify and locate missing data when possible; Maintain confidentiality of data.

Problem Solving:
Must demonstrate the ability to predict potential problems; Recognize problems in early stages; Define problems and identify their
causes; Generate, select, and implement effective solutions.

Quality:
Perform work assignments with few mistakes or errors; Take responsibility for quality of work and corrected errors in a timely
manner; Use processes to review work and check accuracy; When needed, make improvements in quality of work for self or others.

Teamwork & Cooperation:
Support a collaborative, cooperative, and productive working environment; Respect others' opinions; Help and support other
employees in their work; Openly share information and expertise; Work with others to accomplish group goals.

Organizational Skills:
Use systems to manage tasks, projects, information, and materials; Complete assigned projects and tasks according to established
schedules; Set priorities appropriately; Plan achievable timelines for activities; Know status of assigned work.

Competencies for Accounting Clerk - AR
Policy Compliance:
Must know and understand applicable Company policies; Comply with applicable Company policies; Support Company policies or
communicate any disagreement appropriately.
Customer Service:
Meet needs of internal or external customers within available resources; Take steps to identify customers' needs and expectations.
Involve stakeholders in decision-making and problem-solving; Monitor customer satisfaction; Look for ways to improve customer
satisfaction.
Communication:
Exchange information effectively to further business objectives; Check for understanding by asking questions and giving feedback.
Choose appropriate communication channel for situation; Use proper grammar and spelling; Use computer technology such as
email, texting or social media appropriately.
Mission Statement:
Show understanding and support of the Company's mission; Work to help the Company achieve its goals; Demonstrate behavior that
reflected the Company's values.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years accounting experience
• Over 6 months up to and including 1 year from post high school, work, military, institutional, or vocational environment.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.