Accountant

Steffes•Fargo, ND

10d

About The Position

The Financial Accountant role is part of a team of professionals striving to produce accurate and timely financial reporting. The individual will support the finance department by managing daily accounting tasks of moderate difficulty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Three or more years of general or specialized accounting experience
Advanced Excel foundation and intermediate general computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, Teams etc.)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Possess a strong analytical mind, an eye for detail, and the ability to skillfully gather and analyze information
Identify and resolve problems in timely manner, make routine recommendations and suggest alternative solutions when appropriate.
This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing and inventory management background preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficient knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), consolidation, and
Obtain knowledge of Steffes’ ERP and payroll processing systems and follow procedures required to maintain and generate necessary computer reports.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
Participate in the month-end close process by preparing accurate and timely journal entries and expense accruals.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform account analyses to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and statements.
Monitor inventory-related accounting transactions and reconcile records related to stock movements.
Investigate and resolve inventory transaction discrepancies and manufacturing variances.
Process information related to biweekly payroll and census reporting.
Maintain fixed asset records. Track, capitalize, depreciate and dispose of property, equipment, and technology.
Evaluate and analyze purchase price variances and freight costs.
Ensure accurate and timely filing of state and federal compliance reports including sales and use tax, Secretary of State annual reports, personal property taxes, and vehicle registrations.
Prepare analytical reports and metrics in support of operational activities.
Draft required schedules and work papers for annual audits and external tax reporting functions.
Update/create standard operating procedures in accordance with company policies
Other duties or special projects as assigned.
Help company meet its Strategic, Quality, and Safety objectives.
Identify improvements to financial reporting processes.