Accountant

ICS, Inc; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Grand Forks is seeking an accountant responsible for maintaining and reporting financial information. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 3 years of related experience. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, assisting with month-end close, and monitoring accounts payable. This position offers a standard work schedule of 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday, in a dynamic environment that may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar field is essential.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to perform multiple technical tasks and upgrade skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, monitoring, and reporting financial information.
• Prepare and post journal entries and assist in month-end closing.
• Enter and monitor accounts payable and assist with PR duties as needed.
• Track office supply inventory and assist with vehicle licensing.

Skills

Knowledge of database application

Knowledge of general office procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to analyze situations

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Job description

General Purpose:

The accountant is responsible for assisting maintaining, monitoring, and reporting financial and accounting information. Working under the supervision of the Sr Accountant, the accountant will be responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, assisting with month-end close, reconciling bank and balance sheets accounts, and processing wires and deposits. The accountant will also assist in the processing of accounts payable and miscellaneous payroll duties.

Work Schedule:

40+ hours per week Monday through Friday. 8 hours pre week. 8am-5pm with a 1-hour lunch.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Enter and monitor accounts payable.
• Assist with PR duties as needed.
• Prepare deposits as needed.
• Track and maintain the office supply inventory and order inventory as necessary.
• Assist with vehicle licensing and insurance.
• Enter and submit credit applications.
• Coordinate with Project Managers of job setup and maintenance.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.Monthly sales tax transactions

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar field of study.
• 3 years + of experience or related experience

Required Skills/Licenses/Certifications:

• Knowledge of database application/computerized accounting and budget systems as relevant to assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices including report writing, English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of computer databases i.e. Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skills necessary to perform multiple technical tasks with an occasional need to upgrade skills due to changing conditions.
• Skills necessary to interpret data and utilize pertinent software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all ICs personnel.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop appropriate recommendations for action.
• Ability to initiate, plan and carry work through to completion.
• Ability to work additional hours periodically.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The overall nature of the position is sedentary in nature requiring little physical effort and occasional light physical exertion. There isoccasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, temperature changes, industrial noise, and construction hazards usually accompanied by business travel and visits to jobsites and clients.

• The constant physical demands of the position are talking and hearing.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are sitting, standing and walking.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are carrying, pushing, pulling, handling, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

Travel Requirement

• This position may have over-the-road travel and air travel.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

Follow company safety PPE guidelines policy.

Candidate/Employee Review Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read the job description, and I understand what would be expected of me. The Company reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or to combine positions at any time. I also understand that I am an at-will employee, and this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.