Accountant 1

About the role

The Accountant 1 will provide general accounting and financial support, including costing, financial analysis, capital asset assistance, journal entries, reconciliations, compliance activities, and legal entity support. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who is organized, comfortable with Microsoft Office, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and interested in building hands-on accounting experience as part of a collaborative local team.

12-month contract, on-site full time in West Fargo, ND, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting and procedural standards.
• Provide costing support and perform financial analysis to support business operations.
• Prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations.
• Assist with capital assets and asset audit management.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets and prepare reports comparing budgeted costs with actual costs.
• Support accounts payable and other general accounting activities.
• Assist with compliance activities and miscellaneous legal entity support.
• Develop, maintain, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns while supporting applicable payment and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the local accounting team on daily financial and accounting activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of relevant accounting experience; internship experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.
• Microsoft Office experience, including basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, computer, and typing skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and remain task-oriented in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities effectively.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site full time in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• SAP experience.
• Microsoft Excel experience with pivot tables and macros.

Why This Role?

• Gain hands-on experience across a variety of general accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, costing, and financial analysis.
• Build practical experience supporting capital assets, compliance activities, accounts payable, and legal entity accounting.
• Work closely with an established local accounting team consisting of a manager and