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Payroll Analyst I/II/III
Company:	Knife River Corporation	Department:	Payroll
Location:	Bismarck, ND	Hiring Manager:	Jennifer L Decoteau
Closing Date:	10/18/2024 at 11:59pm CDT	Job Type:	Full-Time

Job Summary:
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it is our people who make us successful. With over 5,700 employees across the western U.S., we are a People-first company, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs safely and productively each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Furthermore, we are one of the Nation’s largest construction materials and contracting services businesses and are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. Are you detail-orientated and passionate about payroll? Join our team as a Payroll Financial Analyst and play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our payroll and related processes. This position provides an opportunity to work with a diverse set of professionals and grow your payroll career!
Minimum Qualifications:
Financial Analyst I/II/III (level is dependent on years of experience): • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience will be considered. • Two-Four years’ experience in payroll. • Excellent analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy, independent judgement, and analysis. • Experience with of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Preferred Requirements:
• Experience in JD Edwards and UKG applications. • Experience in multi-state reporting.
Job Responsibilites:
• Analyze data, balance transactions, and review input for accuracy. • Verify, investigate, and correct discrepancies in payroll reporting and payments. • Execute routine reports and respond to non-routine data requests. • Research state and federal payroll laws. • Understand implications and ensure appropriate code of transactions in different tax jurisdictions. • Customer Relationship Management: Establish and preserve open communication with business unit customers. Utilize team resources to provide answer to customers. • Comply with data integrity, confidentiality, and security requirements. • Support shared services management’s strategy, leadership, initiatives, and culture. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Skills and Compentencies:
• Must be capable of working on items of a moderately complex nature. • Thorough knowledge of personal computers, ERP or accounting applications, and complex spreadsheet functions. • Demonstrated customer focus and excellent team interaction skills. • Must be able to recognize changing priorities and shift work focus appropriately. Must have independent thought process and work with minimal day to day direction. • Ability to use findings from one transaction to search and identify all other like transactions and apply appropriate corrective actions.
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. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River Corporation Box 5568 Bismarck, ND 58506

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Payroll Analyst I/II/III