Senior Accountant

Frontier Precision; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Frontier Precision, a leading geospatial technology provider, seeks a Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team in Bismarck, ND. The role blends daily accounting operations with financial analysis and oversight across key functions.

You will lead an AP/AR team, perform reconciliations, analyze margins and costs, and support month-end activities while maintaining strong internal controls and collaborating with leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and understand financial impact
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with accounting staff and leadership
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team
• Provide guidance, training, and support to accounting staff
• Oversee Accounts Receivable management, including aging, collections, and reconciliations
• Complete and review bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Calculate and verify sales commissions
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct COGS analysis and review margins and costs
• Prepare reports for leadership to aid decision-making
• Manage state and government compliance filings and documentation
• Review transactions for accuracy and internal controls
• Assist with audits and requests from auditors and agencies
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
• Assist with additional accounting projects as needed

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

3-5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Frontier Precision is a leading technology provider specializing in geospatial, surveying, mapping, engineering, construction, and related technology solutions. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees have a direct stake in the success and long-term growth of the business.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. This position will play an important role in our day-to-day accounting operations while also providing financial analysis and oversight of key accounting functions.

This role is not a remote role---working from our corporate office in Bismarck, ND is required.

Why Frontier Precision?

Frontier Precision has been providing innovative technology solutions to customers for decades. Our continued growth has created opportunities for employees to develop their careers while working for an organization with a strong reputation in the industries we serve.

As a 100% employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), eligible employees have the opportunity to build an ownership interest in Frontier Precision as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team, currently consisting of three employees
• Provide guidance, training, and support to accounting team members while ensuring work is completed accurately and on time
• Oversee Accounts Receivable management, including customer balances, aging, collections, payment application, and account reconciliation
• Complete and review bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Calculate and verify sales commissions in accordance with company commission plans
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities within the business
• Conduct cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis, including reviewing margins, costs, and related financial activity
• Prepare reports and provide financial information to company leadership to assist with business decision-making
• Manage and assist with state and government compliance requirements, filings, reporting, and related documentation
• Review accounting transactions and processes for accuracy and proper internal controls
• Assist with audits and requests from outside accountants, auditors, government agencies, and other third parties
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, efficiency, and internal controls
• Assist with additional accounting and financial projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Years of Experience: 3-5+ years preferred
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations
• Experience performing bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and understand the financial impact of business activity
• Experience with cost, margin, or COGS analysis strongly preferredPrevious experience supervising, leading, or mentoring accounting staff preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with accounting staff and company leadership