Accounting Manager

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 its 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:

Responsible for planningdirecting implementing administeringreportingand controlling the general accounting accounting policies and proceduresin accordance withGAAP and SOX to ensure the integrity of all recorded selected accounting personnel.

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

1. Supervise all general accounting and accounts payable functions including preparation validation and verification of billings cash disbursements revenue expense inventory management and other financial transactions.
2. Oversee constructionâspecific accounting activities including jobâcosting costâcode structure management labor/equipment/material cost allocation and project cost reconciliation.
3. Prepare and analyze monthly WorkâInâProgress (WIP) schedules including percentâcomplete calculations revenue recognition under ASC 606 costâtoâcomplete forecasting and grossâmargin analysis.
4. Support operations project managers estimators and field leadership by providing financial analysis jobâcost reviews production reporting and insights into project performance trends.
5. Maintain current knowledge of applicable accounting requirements ensuring compliance with SOX SEC GAAP and all constructionâspecific accounting guidelines.
6. Ensure general ledger accounts are properly maintained and reconciled including retainage subcontractor balances equipment costing and contractârelated accounts.
7. Review and validate project budgets estimates change orders AIA pay applications unitâprice schedules and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
8. Provide research and accounting guidance to operations personnel regarding contract interpretation cost tracking revenue impacts and compliance requirements.
9. Supervise train mentor and develop accounting personnel ensuring strong performance technical accuracy and alignment with Knife River values.
10. Oversee equipmentâcosting processes including depreciation shop charges internal equipment rental rates and equipment utilization reporting.
11. Assist with special projects financial analyses system enhancements process improvements audits and other strategic or operational initiatives as needed.
12. Lead financial review meetings with project teams communicating risks opportunities job performance and recommended corrective actions..
13. Always work safely andtake action to preventany and allunsafe actions processes and behaviors.
14. Mustmaintainconfidentiality to the highest degree and have excellent analytical abilities andteam building skills.
15. Mustmaintainthe highest level of moral and ethical standards at all times.
16. Ensure compliance with constructionârelated regulatory requirements including DOT MSHA OSHA EPA DNR DavisâBacon/prevailing wage rules certified payroll lien waivers subcontractor documentation and other publicâworks obligations.
17. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions processes and behaviors.
18. 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.

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

1. Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
2. Five years of related experience.
3. Past supervisory experience.
4. Strong analytical and financial skills.
5. High ethical and moral standards.
6. Excellent verbal written and presentation skills. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
7. Ability to work flexible shifts including overtime possible nights and some Saturdays.

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

1. CPA or equivalent certification preferred but not required
2. Experience with construction ERP systems ( Edwards)
3. Knowledge of construction compliance including certified payroll DavisâBacon prevailing wage lien waivers retainage rules and subcontractor compliance tracking.
4. Experience working in a construction or manufacturing related industry.

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.

Required Experience:

Manager