Staff Accountant

Forum Communications Company • Fargo, ND

12h • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing and cost accounting environment. This is a great opportunity for a developing accounting professional who is ready to leverage their experience and take on greater responsibility in both financial reporting and operational accounting. This is a full time role, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, and will be based out of our Fargo, ND printing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Office applications, Google Sheets, and Crystal Reports
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills, and a willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred, but not required
• Experience working with/exposure to consolidated entities is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own key areas of the monthly close, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and identifying and resolving variances, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Analyze job cost and production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve profitability and operational decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending automation, standardization, and better control measures
• Take ownership of balance sheet integrity, including inventory and manufacturing-related accounts, and proactively investigate discrepancies
• Partner with operations and leadership to provide actionable financial insights, including budget-to-actual analysis and forward-looking forecasts
• Prepare and enhance financial reporting, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and usefulness for decision-makers
• Actively contribute to system and workflow improvements, helping to modernize accounting processes and increase scalability across all entities
• Support and improve the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy while identifying opportunities to streamline and strengthen controls
• Participate in multi-entity accounting and consolidation activities, gaining exposure to more complex accounting structures
• Ensure compliance with sales tax and other regulatory requirements, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency in filings
• Take initiative on special projects, including process redesign, reporting enhancements, and cross-functional finance initiatives

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees