Financial Accountant

RDO Equipment Co; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Downtown Fargo workspace

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Core values

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. is seeking a Financial Accountant in Fargo, ND to analyze financial results and support month-end and year-end close. You’ll partner with operations and finance leaders to provide timely, accurate information in line with accounting standards.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and 2+ years of relevant experience, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting, finance, auditing or financial reporting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; solid grasp of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results and provide actionable insights for leadership.
• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile account balances and support month-end close processes.
• Assist with year-end close and compliance with accounting policies.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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.

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. We deal in iron from the world's leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we're a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family's values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

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.