Staff Accountant

Knife River • Sioux City, IA

297d

About The Position

At Jebro Incorporated, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. 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 part of a publicly traded company (Knife River) on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. Please consider joining our growing team today! As an Accountant, you will assist other accounting and billing support functions (accounts payable & accounts receivable). You are responsible for the accurate processing of invoices, expenses, reports, and credit card logs. Ensures deadlines are met and accounting and customer issues are handled in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with an accounting emphasis from an accredited college or university.
• Two or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent communication skills, problem solving skills, and team building skills.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• High ethical and moral standards.
• Advanced computer skills using spreadsheet, databases and accounting software.
• Professional work ethic.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing, liquid terminals, or construction industry.
• JD Edwards, UKG and Oracle Business Intelligence software experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Process Customer payments and prepare and distribute customer billing.
• Administer the Purchase Order materials procurement process.
• Preparation of daily and monthly accounting journal entries, including all appropriate back-up information.
• Ensure the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
• Review product costs for inaccuracies, resolve differences, and keep the ERP and database system up-to-date.
• Process Accounts Payable and assist with payment processing and contract administration.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Preparation of detailed balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Work with operations management to provide accounting and analytical support.
• Assist in establishing, maintaining and enhancing accounting controls and procedures.
• Provide assistance and analysis on special projects or other financial activities, as needed.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree