Financial Accountant

RDO Equipment Co.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to balance work-life

Career growth opportunities

Downtown Fargo workspace

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. is seeking a Financial Accountant to analyze financial results, support month-end close, and provide accurate reporting across the organization.

You will partner with operations and finance leaders to deliver timely insights, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support audits while upholding accounting standards and company policies.

Based in Fargo, this role offers growth, a collaborative team, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years of accounting, finance, auditing or financial reporting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results and partner with operational leaders to provide actionable insights.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, and estimates; assist month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and supporting documentation for integrity of records.
• Identify and implement improvements to reporting and accounting processes; support audits.
• For a complete list of duties, view the full job description here.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Financial Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial results, preparing and reviewing complex accounting transactions, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. This role partners with operational and financial leaders across the organization to provide timely, accurate financial information and maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Reconciling account balances, developing accounting estimates, preparing and validating journal entries, along with providing recurring financial accounting support to store locations are key components of the Financial Accountant's day-to-day responsibilities.

What’s In It For You

• Flexibility to support your work-life balance.
• Growth and learning opportunities to help you advance your career.
• State-of-the-art workspaces and amenities in the heart of downtown Fargo.
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities to match your skills and experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. For more details and to view these offerings, visit RDO’s benefits page.
• A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall – they’re how we work, grow, and lead. Click here to learn more.

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world-class experience for customers who do vital work and the communities in which they live. RDO's field support team members provide support for our dealership teams across the nation. Nestled in the heart of downtown Fargo, the RDO Field Support Office is a collaborative environment where your skills will be cultivated while you work alongside teams with the shared goal of partnering with the field as they serve customers. Ready to join the field support office and make your impact within our growing organization?

What You Will Do

• Financial Analysis and Business Partnership: Analyze financial results, present financial performance to stakeholders, and partner with operational leaders to provide financial guidance and actionable insights for decision-making.
• Financial Reporting and Close Processes: Prepare and review financial statements, reports, journal entries, and accounting estimates, while supporting month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Reconciliation and Financial Integrity: Prepare and review account reconciliations and supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and statements.
• Process Improvement and Audit Support: Identify and implement improvements to reporting and accounting processes, and support internal, external, and compliance audits through the preparation of documentation, analyses, and account support.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

What You Will Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, auditing or financial reporting.
• Skills: General knowledge of accounting principles to include an understanding of financial statements and reconciliation processes. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid work authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Business Impact: Play a visible role in helping leaders make informed decisions by turning financial data into insights that directly influence business performance.
• Values‑Driven Organization: Join a company that prioritizes integrity, accuracy, and doing the right thing.
• Meaningful Impact: Lead and influence decisions that ensure accurate, timely, and useful financial information for leaders across the organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team‑driven environment that values thoughtful analysis, open communication, and shared accountability.