AGGREGATE MATERIALS ACCOUNTING MANAGER

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Knife River is looking to add an Aggregate Materials Accounting Manager to our team!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing and overseeing the financial aspects of aggregate inventory and associated reserves, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations and effective inventory management for the West Region. This role involves analyzing inventory data, preparing financial reports and collaborating with various departments to support the company's financial goals.

Wage Range: Starting at $100,000

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory or general accounting.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

1. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
2. Experience working in a construction or manufacturing related industry.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain accurate records of aggregate inventory items setup and transactions, including receipts, consumption and production entries and inventory adjustments.
2. Perform regular reconciliations of physical inventory counts with system records and resolve discrepancies.
3. Analyze inventory costs and variances, provide insights to support financial decision-making. Updating the value of inventory to reflect changes in cost, market conditions or other factors
4. Oversee efforts to comply with standard processes related to inventory accounting a reporting.
5. Oversee financial controls and policies to safeguard the organization's inventory assets.
6. Work closely with procurement, production and sales team to ensure accurate and efficient inventory management.
7. Oversee the annual review of inventory for obsolescence.
8. Perform the regular review of depletion rates, impairments and reserve disclosure reporting.
9. Oversee the monthly close process related to aggregate inventory and depletion entries.
10. Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to inventory.
11. Quarterly travel will be required including overnight stays.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES:

1. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in accounting software.
2. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing inventory records and process.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various departments and stakeholders.

BENEFITS:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition (Only OR/WA)

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

VETERANS: PUT YOUR SKILLS TO WORK WITH US!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping out military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Aggregate Materials Accounting Manager position:

Army: Finance Specialist

Coast Guard: Storekeeper

Navy: Logistics Specialist, Accounting Officer

Marines: Finance Technician, Management Specialist