Employment

CURRENT OPENINGS

•  Staff Accountant
•  Assemblers
•  Hydraulic Mechanic

Staff Accountant

Scope/Summary Statement: Miner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking to hire a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team, located in Geneva, IL. This role is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the accounting function by assisting with the month-end close process, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payments in accordance with company policies and procedures, and performing other general functions to support the Finance Department and other departments within the Miner Enterprises group of companies.

Job Function Statements:

• Process vendor and employee invoices and payments for Corporate and WH Miner division, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely entry into the ERP system.
• Perform a three-way match for accuracy before processing vendor invoices.
• Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and operations teams to resolve invoice or payment issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and local sales/use tax requirements, where applicable.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports and resolve discrepancies timely.
• Identify and recommend improvements to streamline AP processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Process daily cash receipts, including checks, ACH, wires and credit card payments, for all companies.
• Prepare monthly cash reconciliation report and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion.
• Prepare and pay sales tax returns for Illinois, Texas, Florida, Canada, and other jurisdictions.
• Review and code Purchase Card activity including receipts review and payment processing.
• Account for and control the capital expenditure process, including:
  • a. Use Sage software to calculate depreciation for both book and tax purposes
  • b. Reconcile fixed asset accounts monthly
  • c. Assist with annual fixed asset audits/reviews
  • d. Assist in the completion of various personal property tax returns
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.
• Support external audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Complete W-9 vendor updates and annual 1099 reporting and filing.
• Maintain files for the Accounting Department and distribute department mail daily.
• Assist team members in projects, as needed.

LEAD RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT: Work with key management leaders to be efficient and effective with their production flow and procedures.

COMPUTER SYSTEMS & PROGRAMS: Use of ERP systems (Epicor Kinetic), Excel, Word, Sage.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: BS in Accounting or business-related field required, with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role. Previous relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

CLOSING STATEMENTS: The Staff Accountant should possess strong accounting skills, organizational skills, have a high attention to detail, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. This individual shall continue to improve their accounting & business skills in order to evolve with changing rules and regulations of accounting & business, through continuing education programs.

Assemblers

For the past 125 years, Miner Enterprises, has been a leader in the supply of freight-car components to the railroad industry. We provide cutting edge, high quality products such as draft gears, side bearings, unloading systems, brake beams and hatch covers to all Class I and II railroads worldwide, freight car builders, private-car companies, leasing companies and contract freight car repair shops.

If you're looking for a stable work environment with competitive pay and a generous benefit package then look no further. Family owned Miner Enterprises is the place you want to be!
We are currently looking for qualified Assemblers to work full time in our Geneva, IL location.

Scope/Summary Statement: The Test Engineer shall have the responsibility of providing engineering assistance as required for assigned R&D projects and test programs in support of Miner Enterprises, Inc., Miner Elastomer Products Corporation, and Powerbrace Corporation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assemble product in accordance with process instructions and quality specifications, in a safe and timely manner.
• Inspection of parts to ensure quality standards.
• Follow work instructions, during the manufacturing process.
• Teardown and setup of equipment and tooling according to specifications.
• Enter information obtained using measuring devices into data collection system.
• Operation of manual and semi-automatic jobs as well as grinders and other machines.
• Report information to appropriate quality and production forms.
• Run extruders and other related equipment.
• Ability to use gauges, rulers, calipers, general plastics processing equipment hand tools, fixtures and packaging equipment.

Requirements:

• Experience with using hand tools
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Benefits:

• Pension and profit sharing program
• Medical, dental, vision discount program begin day one of employment
• Vacation
• Tuition assistance program
• Salary $14.00

Applicants interested in applying can email their resume to Kristy Puma at kpuma@minerent.com

Hydraulic Mechanic

Hydraulic Mechanic reports to Foreman, Miner Enterprises
Work location: Geneva, IL. Full Time-1st. shift

Key Responsibilities:

The Hydraulic Mechanic is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of heavy duty hydraulic equipment, as well as performing general machine/building maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain heavy duty hydraulic systems
• Identify hydraulic components and their capabilities
• Read and understand schematics
• Capable of performing electrical/mechanical troubleshooting root-cause, repairing and rebuilding equipment
• Work with production personnel to correctly identify repair requirements
• Understand and utilize blueprints, operator manuals and/or part catalogs in order to successfully fulfill preventative and corrective maintenance procedures
• Perform work on motors, compressors, conveyors and boilers, and various hydraulic presses ranging from 5-600 tons
• Be available for emergency breakdowns (on-call) and/or snow removal during off work hours, as needed

Requirements:

• HS diploma and/or vocational school training. Minimum of 5 year’s hydraulic experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of hydraulic systems and components including troubleshooting and retro-fitting or designing hydraulic systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical (480V), mechanical pneumatic, hydraulic and piping systems.
• Welding and torch cutting abilities.
• Ability to machine and fabricate parts.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for injection molding, hydraulic presses and automated assembly equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a safety conscious manner; understanding safety guidelines and protocols.
• Must have valid driver’s license.