Senior Accountant

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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

As a Senior Accountant, you will perform accounting functions in the work activities of the MT/ WY Finance team. This position will strengthen the ability of the team to perform accounting work timely and support operational leaders.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting and 5+ years of relevant experience
2. Well-developed analytical, accounting, and financial skills
3. High ethical and moral standards
4. Meticulous attention to accuracy and detail

Preferred Requirements:

1. Experience in the construction industry
2. Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and month end close process

Duties and/ or Responsibilities:

1. Work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors
2. Prepare regular balance sheet reconciliations including subledger to ledger, intercompany, cash, and others
3. Use Excel to prepare journal entries, analyze for reasonability, post to JDE, then review
4. Work under SOX controls and track compliance
5. Research and resolve issues working with operations and other accounting staff
6. Support the Assistant Controller in any accounting functions as needed
7. Coordinate efforts on projects including new software initiatives, operational accounting support, regional standardization, etc.
8. Find ways to improve processes
9. Must maintain confidentiality of financial data
10. Must always maintain the highest level of moral and ethical standards
11. Contribute to a collaborative team environment with a positive attitude and solid work ethic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Proficient in Excel
2. Experience with JDE or other ERP systems
3. Solid problem solving
4. Clear oral and written communication
5. Good time management and organization
6. Practiced in self-motivation

Travel and Location:

This position, if filled outside of Billings, will require frequent travel to Billings for 6 months and regularly thereafter.

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.

Knife River-Mountain Region offers Paid Time Off (PTO), a 401(k), as well as COMPANY PAID medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.

Resume Required.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

You may apply online at www.kniferiver.com/careers

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

P. O. Box 30238

Billings, MT 59107