Accountant 1

Job Title: Accountant 1 Location: West Fargo, ND; on-site full time Job Type: 12-month contract Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Pay Range: $17–$19 per hour Job Description: 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. Key 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. Required Qualifications 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. Preferred 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 three staff accountants. Develop broad accounting experience in a role that combines independent responsibilities with daily team collaboration. Work Environment This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in West Fargo, North Dakota. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position works in a cubicle office environment with daily interaction with the local team. The team consists of a manager and three staff accountants. The role requires the ability to work independently and effectively manage tasks in a fast‑paced environment. No travel is required.

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