Staff Accountant

Northern Bottling/Pepsi; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

HSA & FSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Northern Companies in Minot, ND, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. The role involves GAAP application, inventory analysis, and managing AP/AR processes to support month-end closes.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and possess 1–2 years of related experience. A collaborative team environment and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Apply GAAP to analyze financial information.
• Process and analyze inventory.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Support route accounting activities and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Applying GAAP to analyze financial information.
• Processing and analyzing inventory transactions.
• Managing order processing and related activities.
• Handling AP/AR and route accounting tasks.
• Supporting month-end close with reports and GL entries.
• Performing daily/monthly reconciliations.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies professionally.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Inventory control

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

What’s work without a little fun? If you’re looking for a career that offers a great balance of fun, flexibility, and competitive benefits, you might be the perfect addition to our growing team.

Northern Companies is a family-owned business that values people and relationships—both within our organization and in the communities we serve. Our team enjoys a positive, upbeat work environment that encourages collaboration, teamwork, and growth.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Growth & advancement opportunities

What You’ll Do

As a Staff Accountant, you will support daily accounting operations and contribute to accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities include:

• Applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information
• Processing and analyzing inventory
• Managing order processing
• Handling accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Supporting route accounting activities
• Performing daily and monthly reconciliations
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in a professional manner
• Assisting with month-end close, including reports, general ledger entries, and accruals
• Providing general administrative support (copying, filing, etc.)
• Completing other duties as assigned

This role is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
• Have a knowledge & familiarity of accounting principles
• Have 1–2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory control, or similar accounting functions
• Are both detail-oriented and solution-focused
• Can manage multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines
• Hold (or are currently pursuing) an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Compensation

$20.78 – $23.98 per hour, depending on experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Northern Companies of Minot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.