Accounting Clerk Job Magna area,Utah USA,Accounting

Job Summary

The Accounting Clerk provides general accounting and administrative support to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient processing of financial information across multiple accounting functions. This role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other core accounting processes as needed. The position is expected to follow company accounting policies and maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
1–2 years experience in payroll processing.
Preference for some post‑secondary education in business, accounting, or related field.

Duties and Responsibilities

Complete weekly payroll processing steps in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.

Input data from timesheets, production records, or electronic sources into the payroll system, reconcile time reports to active employees where applicable, and support time‑card data entry or import from external sources.

Responsible for balancing weekly payroll runs.

Answer employee questions and troubleshoot errors/issues to resolve in a timely manner.

Work with supervisors/foremen to verify and resolve problems/issues with payroll.

Review wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy.

Record changes affecting wages for each employee.

Submit Davis‑Bacon trust transfer amounts weekly, coordinate monthly Davis‑Bacon deposits, verify certified payroll reporting and subcontractor reports, and report non‑scale job information for federal or state reporting where applicable.

Enter wage‑scale templates.

Input paid time‑off program usage.

In coordination with Payroll Shared Services, prepare manual payroll drafts for errors or terminations.

Verify accuracy of reemployment earnings and hours.

Work with Payroll Shared Services to verify child support and wage garnishments.

Interact and communicate with HR and Accounting on a continual basis.

Submit payroll data to the Workforce Central website.

Support and complete SOX, accounting, or other related compliance activities.

Complete wage or employment verifications for outside parties.

Process layoff/recall notices where applicable.

Submit weekly payroll reports to PRSS.

Print and mail prevailing wage statements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.
Strong math skills.
Intermediate computer software skills, including use of spreadsheets and word processing software.
Effective communication skills—verbal, listening, written—and the ability to work with difficult people under high‑stress situations.
Self‑motivated team‑player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous and respectful of others.
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

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