Timekeeper - Fin

Financial Affairs is headed by the Chief Financial Officer and is divided into six groups: Financial Affairs; Treasury; General Accounting; Budget Management Analysis and Contracts; Grant Management; and Procurement Operations. The core mission of these groups is to provide accurate financial information so that Metra can run its business efficiently. Together these departments employ approximately 170 people.

The Timekeeper will be responsible for clerical functions such as maintaining and entering all department timekeeping activities into Kronos, review all overtime reports and exception reports in the period close procedures and secures the appropriate supervisory approvals. Also responsible for the handling the preparation of payroll and various reports necessary for maintaining employee earnings records, vacation, absenteeism and employment records. This role with perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. In addition to #1, applicant must have successfully completed the Financial Affairs Skills Assessment (FASA).
3. Proficient in payroll processing.
4. Working knowledge of all applicable union contracts and basic understating of accounting.
5. Must be able to type twenty-five (25) wpm and possess competent computer skills (specifically Microsoft Word and Excel).
6. Must be able to lift boxes weighing 25-40 lbs.
7. Reliable and experienced in handling a variety of duties interchangeably.
8. Excellent communication and organizational skills and interact effectively with all levels of management, employees, and the public.
9. Possess the ability to work independently and maintain the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to RAC@Metrarr.com.