Accountant

Watertown Development Company; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Watertown Development Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to analyze financial information, prepare reports, and ensure accuracy in financial processes. This role will support month-end close, maintain financial integrity, and collaborate across departments to improve accounting operations.

The position is based at our Fargo corporate office. You will reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare month-end statements, research variances, assist with audits, and participate in system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field).
• 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail with accuracy in financial work.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze month-end financial statements, including accruals and expense reviews.
• Research and resolve variances, posting errors, and unusual trends in financial data.
• Support audit preparation and year-end workpapers.
• Collaborate with departments to provide accounting guidance on transactions, projects, and system updates.
• Assist with daily accounting tasks such as journal entries, check runs, and vendor settlements.
• Contribute to process improvements, system implementations, and testing efforts.
• Participate in special projects (e.g., fixed assets, sales tax, incentive programs).

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Accountant

Admin Fargo, ND, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4734

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to analyze financial information, prepare reports, and ensure accuracy in financial processes. This role will play a key part in supporting month-end close, maintaining financial integrity, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve accounting operations.

Work Location: Candidate must be located, and work from our corporate office in Fargo, ND

Core Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze month-end financial statements, including accruals and expense reviews
• Research and resolve variances, posting errors, and unusual trends in financial data
• Support audit preparation and year-end workpapers
• Collaborate with departments to provide accounting guidance on transactions, projects, and system updates
• Assist with daily accounting tasks such as journal entries, check runs, and vendor settlements
• Contribute to process improvements, system implementations, and testing efforts
• Participate in special projects (e.g., fixed assets, sales tax, incentive programs)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
• 2–4 years of accounting experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail with strong accuracy in financial work
• Ability to identify issues, research solutions, and recommend improvements
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self‑motivated, forward‑thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package:

• 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with an Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Health Insurance – 3 plan options
• Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Maternity / Paternity Benefits
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
• SmartDollar – employer-paid financial planning program
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products
• Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization