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Kraus-Anderson Accounts Payable Coordinator in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

  • Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair

  • Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises

  • Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all

  • Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

This position will be responsible for processing invoices, maintaining department electronic files, resolving payment and invoice inquiries, and processing outgoing checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Sort, organize, and match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.

  • Resolve vendor payment status issues.

  • Prepare and process accounts payable checks, electronic transfers and Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments.

  • Reconcile financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.

  • Prepare and submit sales & use tax filings.

  • Prepare batches of invoices and ensure accurate coding to specific vendors.

  • Process payment requests.

  • Ensure invoices and credit memos are entered accurately and timely into company software.

  • Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.

  • Successfully investigate and reconcile accounts.

  • Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.

  • Assist the accounting team in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles. • Facilitate preferred method of payment

  • Backup for processing employee expense reports in Concur.

  • Assists auditors for the purpose of providing support and documentation on internal process for accounts payable.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in accounting

  • Two years relevant work experience

  • Must be able to follow standard filing procedures

  • Detail oriented, professional, reliable

  • Possess strong organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to assume and prioritize and multiple priorities

  • Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations

  • Drive for continuous improvement

  • Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

  • Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals

  • Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

  • Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Associates Degree in accounting or related field preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Kraus-Anderson Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including M/F/VET/Disability employer functions.

Essential functions section to include items such as ability to:

  • Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders

  • Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+ Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting

  • Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings

  • Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

  • Medical insurance Plan Options

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

  • Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Wellness Program

  • Fitness Center (Minneapolis)

  • KA University Training and Development

  • Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis

  • 401(k) Plan

  • Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability

  • Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

  • Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay

  • Workplace Flexibility

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty

  • Part time/Transition Options

  • Free Parking

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

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