Staff Accountant II

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
 
This position will be located in: Fargo , ND  

 

Job Summary

Supports the day-to-day operations of the accounting area by preparing and reviewing journal entries, maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger accounts, creating standard accounting reports and supporting management. Is a key player in the month-end close process and annual financial statement audits. Researches and interprets accounting policies and regulations and maintains and identifies potential improvements to internal controls.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Reconciles and maintains the general ledger accounts.
• Prepares, processes and reviews journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Compiles balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of cash flows and other reports monthly, quarterly, and annually for BSE management.
• Assists with the accurate and timely completion of the month-end close process.
• Assists branch/regional/department/executive managers with questions regarding financial statements and reporting.
• Coordinates the initiation of wire transfers.
• Reviews and analyzes margins, payroll, rebates, accruals and true-ups.
• Coordinates the financial statement consolidation and conversion to SAP for newly acquired companies.
• Researches and interprets accounting policies and regulations and advises management to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Maintains and identifies potential improvements to BSE’s internal controls.

Non-essential Functions

• Assists with financial audits.
• Assists Financial, Planning & Analysis team with compiling information for the annual budget.
• Collaborates with Process Improvement Accountant with identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Leads or assists with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a four-year accounting, finance or business administration degree with three to six years of progressive accounting or related experience.   
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation is preferred. 
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.  
• Prefer strong working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint), Internet, Email and SAP software.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize.  
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally