EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This position supports the management, tracking, and maintenance of company equipment while providing basic accounting support related to equipment records and costs. This position ensures accurate equipment inventories, assists with documentation and reporting, and collaborates with finance and operations to maintain compliance with company policies and financial controls.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8 hours a day, however, the actual schedule is flexible.

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

1. Must be able to work independently
2. Must be able to work with customers, vendors and other employees in a friendly and cooperative manner.
3. Must be self-motivated.
4. Maintain accurate records of company equipment, including location, status, assignments, and lifecycle changes
5. Enter equipment-related data into accounting or asset management systems
6. Support reconciliation of equipment records with accounting or fixed asset reports
7. Assist with depreciation support documentation and asset disposals
8. Monitor equipment-related expenses and report discrepancies
9. Maintain organized files to support audits and financial reviews
10. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
11. Generate purchase orders and work order for repair. Enter equipment meter reading, daily inspection sheets, and fuel usage.
12. Manage workflow, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are met.
13. Verify and summarize details of business transactions/statements. Check merchandise against accounts payable invoices.
14. Perform 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).
4. Able to work independently and under time constraints.
5. Basic data analysis and reporting

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

1. High school diploma or equivalent (associate's degree in accounting, Business, or related field preferred)
2. 1-3 years of experience in equipment coordination or accounting support roles
3. Basic knowledge of accounting principles and recordkeeping
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry
5. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
6. Ability to handle confidential information

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. Experience with inventory, equipment management, or fixed asset systems
2. Experience working with ERP or accounting software
3. Prior experience supporting audits or inventory counts

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.

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