Accountant 1

EPITEC; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC in West Fargo, ND is seeking an Accountant 1 for a 12-month, on-site contract. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with a pay range of $17–$19 per hour.

The ideal candidate will provide general accounting support, manage journal entries, reconciliations, costing, and asset-related work within a collaborative local team. Requirements include at least 1 year of accounting experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year of accounting experience; internship counts toward experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, typing, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work on-site full time in West Fargo, ND.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze accounting records, reports, and financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide costing support and perform financial analysis to assist operations.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations; support asset accounting.
• Assist with budgets, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Support accounts payable and other general accounting tasks; ensure timely closing activities.
• Collaborate with local accounting team on daily tasks and compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel basics

Typing skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)

Tools

SAP

Pivot tables

Job description

Job Title: Accountant 1

Location: West Fargo, ND; on-site full time

Job Type: 12-month contract

Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Pay Range: $17–$19 per hour

Job Description: The Accountant 1 will provide general accounting and financial support, including costing, financial analysis, capital asset assistance, journal entries, reconciliations, compliance activities, and legal entity support. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who is organized, comfortable with Microsoft Office, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and interested in building hands‑on accounting experience as part of a collaborative local team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting and procedural standards.
• Provide costing support and perform financial analysis to support business operations.
• Prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations.
• Assist with capital assets and asset audit management.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets and prepare reports comparing budgeted costs with actual costs.
• Support accounts payable and other general accounting activities.
• Assist with compliance activities and miscellaneous legal entity support.
• Develop, maintain, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns while supporting applicable payment and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the local accounting team on daily financial and accounting activities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of relevant accounting experience; internship experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.
• Microsoft Office experience, including basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, computer, and typing skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and remain task‑oriented in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities effectively.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site full time in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• SAP experience.
• Microsoft Excel experience with pivot tables and macros.

Why This Role?

• Gain hands‑on experience across a variety of general accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, costing, and financial analysis.
• Build practical experience supporting capital assets, compliance activities, accounts payable, and legal entity accounting.
• Work closely with an established local accounting team consisting of a manager and three staff accountants.
• Develop broad accounting experience in a role that combines independent responsibilities with daily team collaboration.

Work Environment

• This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in West Fargo, North Dakota.
• The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The position works in a cubicle office environment with daily interaction with the local team.
• The team consists of a manager and three staff accountants.
• The role requires the ability to work independently and effectively manage tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• No travel is required.

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