Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We're seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing corporate accounting team. In this role, you'll build hands-on experience across core accounting functions—month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting—while working closely with department leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to grow in a dynamic, multi-location retail environment.

Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with over 600 team members across North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. In 1999, Tool Crib of the North, Acme's catalog, and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com. After rebranding as Acme Tools, we are now one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment online within the United States. We pride ourselves on having a growing, innovative eCommerce department with a start-up like atmosphere, which will allow you to create and execute strategies with freedom and approach projects in creative ways.

You'll Enjoy Our:

• Work-Life Balance
• Professional Development Training
• Competitive Pay & Annual Performance-Based Increase Opportunities
• Generous PTO plan that starts accruing on day 1!
• Paid Holidays – we are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
• Maternity Leave (partially paid through company paid short-term disability!)
• Work environment where everyone strives to do their best work and can see their impact on the company
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Generous Employee Discounts

We Also Provide:

• Various Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans To Fit Any Lifestyle & Family
• Supplemental Health Insurance Add-On Programs
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Program & Company Matching
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance

What You'll Take Ownership Of:

• Active participation in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with leadership across locations and departments on financial matters.
• Involvement in audits, including preparing and reviewing financial information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in day-to-day accounting workflows
• Perform financial analysis, identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives as requested by senior leadership, providing financial expertise and insights.

Need-To-Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Strong analytical background
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment and independently
• Excellent time management skills to balance multiple deadlines and priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• High proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, data manipulation, etc.)
• Ability to keep a high degree of confidentiality of information
• Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills, as this position will interact with a variety of colleagues across departments and financial backgrounds

Love-To-Haves:

• Proven experience working in a multi-location omnichannel retail environment or similar business as a Staff Accountant
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Prior ERP systems experience
• Familiarity with MS Queries or similar data tools
• Knowledge of tax compliance and regulation

*Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check. Relocation to Grand Forks, ND required. Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.

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