Accountant

Aston Carter; North Dakota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health, vision, dental

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks an Accountant to support financial operations at our Fargo, ND location. The role covers reconciliations, month-end close, budgeting, and audit support, requiring detail orientation and teamwork to manage multiple priorities.

The successful candidate will contribute to financial reporting and process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fully onsite setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Analytical, organized and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting audits and budgeting processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cash and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests.
• Prepare regulatory and financial reporting as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support finance and operational goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Job Description

Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking an Accountant to support financial operations through account reconciliations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cash and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests.
• Prepare regulatory and financial reporting as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support finance and operational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Professional accounting experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting audits and budgeting processes is preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $55000.00/yr.

• 401k health, vision dental,

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.