Timekeeper

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 perform clerical functions. Maintain and enter all department timekeeping activities into Kronos. Reviews all overtime reports and exception reports in the period close procedures, and secures the appropriate supervisory approvals. Responsible for the handling and preparation of payroll and various reports necessary for maintaining employee earnings records, vacation, absenteeism and employment records. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

This is a Union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

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 timekeeping.
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 preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. For general assistance, please contact talentacquisition@metrarr.com. 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 the Reasonable Accommodations Committee at RAC@metrarr.com.

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.