Accountant - Direct Hire

Aston Carter; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Aston Carter in Fargo, ND is seeking an Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This onsite role involves journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities, with collaboration across leadership and operations teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting and at least 2 years of accounting experience, plus strong Excel and ERP software skills. Payroll support is a secondary duty in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and operational metrics.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives.
• Assist with internal and external audits by gathering documentation and preparing schedules.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Track and analyze labor, operational, and project-related costs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within accounting functions.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with special projects and reporting requests from leadership.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

Sage

QuickBooks

Payroll support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

AccountantJob Description

We are seeking an Accountant to support the organization's day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting processes. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, preparing reconciliations, and ensuring the integrity of financial data. The Accountant will partner with leadership and operations teams to provide reporting, analysis, and accounting support that drives informed business decisions.

In addition to core accounting responsibilities, this position will provide limited support for payroll processing and employee-related administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and operational metrics.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives.
• Assist with internal and external audits by gathering documentation and preparing schedules.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Track and analyze labor, operational, and project-related costs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within accounting functions.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with special projects and reporting requests from leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, distribution, or related industries.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining internal control compliance.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and payroll accounting.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

health, vision, dental, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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] ([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.