Senior Accountant

Aston Carter•Wahpeton, ND

4d•$50 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Interim Controller to lead accounting cleanup initiatives, strengthen financial reporting processes, and support ERP implementation efforts. This role will be responsible for reconciling financial records, improving internal controls, ensuring accurate reporting, and preparing the organization for a successful system migration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong general ledger, journal entry, and account reconciliation experience
Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)
Experience working with ERP systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

Nice To Haves

ERP implementation or system migration experience
Financial data cleanup and complex account reconciliations
Process improvement and internal control enhancement
Creating accounting procedures, documentation, and workflows
Experience partnering with IT teams and cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

Review and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts
Identify and resolve historical accounting discrepancies and unreconciled balances
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures
Prepare and validate financial data for ERP migration
Serve as the accounting lead during ERP implementation
Collaborate with leadership, IT, and external implementation partners
Develop documentation, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ensure compliance with GAAP and support external audits