Accounting Administrator
Lawrence, KS
Full Time
Metalworks
Entry Level
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Accounting Administrator
The Accounting Administrator supports U.S. Engineering Metalworks by handling day-to-day financial transactions and administrative duties for both the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions. This role assists the Business Unit Controller in financial operations, payroll uploads, purchasing, invoice processing, and reporting, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Benefits and Compensation:
This position will be posted until July 11, 2025. To apply, please visit https://www.usengineering.com/careers/job-postings/.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Accounting Administrator
The Accounting Administrator supports U.S. Engineering Metalworks by handling day-to-day financial transactions and administrative duties for both the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions. This role assists the Business Unit Controller in financial operations, payroll uploads, purchasing, invoice processing, and reporting, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- Process financial transactions, including payroll uploads, invoice entry, and journal data, using the appropriate accounting software.
- Upload weekly payroll, confirm attendance with Production Managers, and assist with timecard-related questions when needed.
- Create and manage Purchase Orders, ensuring approvals and required correspondence are documented and completed (manual process currently in place).
- Code and enter invoices for both regions; assist with month-end input as directed by the Controller.
- Reconcile corporate credit card transactions for Purchasing and establish approval levels for the Controller.
- Assist with job setup processes and capital expenditure project documentation.
- Run and update Power BI reports on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
- Track weekly headcounts and calculate ratios of Apprentices to Journeymen for reporting and rate validation.
- Support reporting on overtime, productivity, and headcount metrics.
- Find and implement process improvements that support better financial reporting and operational efficiency.
- Assist with customer billing and work order entry in both the old and new systems.
- Route incoming mail and documents to the appropriate departments.
- Help resolve payroll and AP invoice issues as needed.
- Provide general administrative support to the team.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
- Some college-level coursework in accounting preferred.
- At least 2 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support.
- Experience with payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing preferred.
- Familiarity with construction, manufacturing or project-based environments is helpful.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, Power BI, and accounting software systems.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in numerical data and reporting.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Customer-focused, with a willingness to help others across departments.
- Comfortable with manual processes and committed to identifying process improvements.
Benefits and Compensation:
- The range for this position has been established at $23.50 to $33.00 per hour and is U.S. Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
- Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.
This position will be posted until July 11, 2025. To apply, please visit https://www.usengineering.com/careers/job-postings/.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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