Financial Accountant II

Cnefargo; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistal in West Fargo, ND, seeks a Financial Accountant II to join our finance team. You will analyze monthly statements, manage GL, assist in budgets and financial modeling, and provide actionable insights to drive performance.

You should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of diversified accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Occasional travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years diversified accounting experience including financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Up to 10% travel and ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly financial statements and present results to management.
• Reconcile accounts and manage the general ledger integrity.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts, and financial modeling.
• Develop significant accounting estimates and review journal entries.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance processes.

Skills

GAAP

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

The Financial Accountant II plays an important role in supporting the organization’s financial success through accurate reporting, analysis, and accounting expertise. As a valued member of a collaborative finance team, this position helps ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the company’s financial results while contributing to informed business decisions across the enterprise.

In this role, you will analyze financial statements, review revenue, expenses, and overhead costs, reconcile account balances, prepare accounting estimates, and provide meaningful financial insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys combining analytical thinking with problem-solving to make a measurable impact on the organization’s financial performance.

Specific Duties Include

• Analyze monthly financial statements and present financial results to supervisor and various levels within the company.
• Perform account reconciliations/reviews.
• Compiles data into financial reports, analyses, and creates new financial reports as required.
• Manages the general ledger to ensure integrity of financial information and reporting.
• Assists in the preparation of the firm’s operating budgets, capital expenditure budgets, and financial modeling.
• Develop/calculate significant, complex accounting estimates.
• Calculate bonuses and profit-sharing estimates based on personnel compensation plans.
• Assists in the monthly and yearly closing processes.
• Responsible for recording and reviewing recurring journal entries.
• Assists in the preparation and execution of the companies’ compliance and regulatory audits.
• Identifies and reports accounting related issues to appropriate management.
• Responsible for the accuracy and timely processing of financial information.
• Exemplifies teamwork and camaraderie.
• Works with department managers and other enterprise personnel on a daily basis providing accounting support.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community to present a professional image of Vistal.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company sponsored training in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of diversified accounting experience, including financial analysis experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Up to 10% travel
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

The culture at Vistal is built on our shared core values – Professional, Accountable, Collaborative, and Tenacious. This is our PACT.

• Professional means the sum of integrity, honesty, and truth (candor). There is no amount of money nor personal gain that is ever worth betraying trust.
• Accountable means we always have both feet in – we see what needs to be done and do it without needing to be asked.
• Collaborative means we are stronger together. We don’t focus on Me before We.
• Tenacious means we persevere and have a thirst for achieving excellence. We don’t believe in mediocrity.

These values differentiate how we successfully do what we do. We hire, separate, review, reward, and recognize our teammates based on these characteristics, so it’s important that you share these values to be part of our team.

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