Staff Accountant

Forum Communications Company • Fargo, ND

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Forum Communications Company is seeking a motivated, early-career Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers hands-on experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting automation systems, with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The position provides exposure to operational accounting, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives across multiple departments, supporting both publication and corporate finance teams. This is a full-time opening with standard Monday-Friday daytime hours, initially onsite in Fargo, ND, with potential for hybrid eligibility based on performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Zero to two years of accounting experience preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to learn new systems and technologies with ease
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Eagerness to learn and grow within an accounting and finance environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience in accounting or finance is a plus, regardless of industry

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Prepare and reconcile fixed asset reports, depreciation schedules, and related accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for assigned profit centers
• Develop financial analyses and management reports
• Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement, and budget variance analyses
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and tax return preparation
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and audit findings
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes, procedures, and automation opportunities, and use resources such as Microsoft Business Central, Excel, and Power Automate to enhance reporting and workflow efficiency
• Collaborate with newspaper, broadcast, commercial print, and corporate finance teams on accounting and reporting initiatives

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level