Financial Accountant: GAAP, Payroll & Inventory

Steffes; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K matching

FSA

PTO & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Military Leave

Education Assistance

Paternity Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Virtual Physical Therapy

Job summary

Steffes is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a team focused on accurate and timely financial reporting. You will manage daily accounting tasks, support month-end close, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure integrity of financial records.

The role emphasizes inventory controls, fixed assets, and compliance across state and federal requirements. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 3+ years of general or specialized accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel and intermediate general computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, Teams, etc.).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Manufacturing and inventory management background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close with accurate journal entries and expense accruals.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform analyses for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor inventory-related accounting transactions and reconcile stock movements.
• Process biweekly payroll and census reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset records: capitalize, depreciate and dispose of property and equipment.
• Prepare analytical reports and metrics in support of operations.
• Draft schedules and work papers for audits and external tax reporting.
• Update standard operating procedures per company policies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing & inventory background

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP / Accounting software

Job description

Steffes is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a team focused on accurate and timely financial reporting. You will manage daily accounting tasks, support month-end close, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure integrity of financial records.

The role emphasizes inventory controls, fixed assets, and compliance across state and federal requirements. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze