Senior Accountant/interim Controller

Aston Carter•Fargo, ND

4d•$50 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

This individual will lead comprehensive accounting and financial cleanup efforts, drive accurate and timely financial reporting, and serve as the accounting lead for ERP readiness and implementation. This role focuses on reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts, resolving historical discrepancies, strengthening internal controls, and developing efficient processes and documentation to support future-state accounting functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting.
Proficiency in preparing and reviewing journal entries.
Expertise in account reconciliations.
Experience managing month-end close activities.
Strong financial reporting skills, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
Solid understanding of GAAP and company accounting policy compliance.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
Experience working within ERP systems.
Proven experience identifying accounting discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective problem-solving skills applied to accounting and process issues.

Nice To Haves

Ability to evaluate and improve chart of accounts structures to support evolving reporting needs.
Experience leading or supporting ERP readiness and implementation projects from an accounting perspective.
Capability to develop standardized reporting procedures and comprehensive process documentation.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT and external implementation partners.
Skill in creating accounting workflows and best practices within new systems or environments.
Ability to strengthen internal controls and recommend process improvements that enhance compliance and reduce risk.
Comfort working with historical data cleanup and complex reconciliations.
Strong communication skills to present findings and recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

Review and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
Identify and resolve historical accounting discrepancies, unreconciled balances, and data integrity issues.
Analyze balance sheet accounts and perform detailed account reconciliations.
Review journal entries and implement corrective adjustments as needed.
Evaluate the chart of accounts structure and recommend improvements to support future reporting requirements.
Assess current accounting processes and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Clean and organize financial data in preparation for ERP migration.
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely completion.
Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for management.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
Develop standardized reporting procedures and documentation.
Serve as the accounting lead for ERP preparation activities.
Validate financial data prior to migration into the new ERP system.
Collaborate with implementation partners, IT teams, and company leadership throughout the ERP project.
Assist with testing, validation, and reconciliation efforts during data conversion.
Develop accounting workflows and best practices within the new ERP environment.
Create process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for future-state accounting functions.
Evaluate and strengthen internal accounting controls.
Ensure adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies.
Support external audits and provide required documentation.
Recommend process improvements that enhance compliance and reduce risk.