• Senior Accountant

    Aston Carter (West Fargo, ND)


    Job Title: AccountantJob Description

     

    In this role, you will lead and support cost accounting processes within the manufacturing ERP system. You will manage general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries, ensuring accurate financial reporting, including KPIs and budget versus actual analysis. Your responsibilities will also include developing and maintaining internal controls and consistent accounting practices, updating and maintaining standard costs and Bills of Materials, and analyzing costs related to materials, labor, overhead, and production. Additionally, you will assist with audits, tax reporting, and state sales tax compliance, provide financial insights and data analysis for leadership, and offer backup assistance for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead and support cost accounting processes within the manufacturing ERP system.

    + Manage general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.

    + Ensure accurate financial reporting, including KPIs and budget vs. actual analysis.

    + Develop and maintain internal controls and consistent accounting practices.

    + Update and maintain standard costs and Bills of Materials.

    + Analyze costs related to materials, labor, overhead, and production.

    + Assist with audits, tax reporting, and state sales tax compliance.

    + Provide financial insights and data analysis for leadership.

    + Provide backup assistance for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

    Essential Skills

    + Maintain confidentiality with sensitive company and employee information.

    + Demonstrate high attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, organization, and follow-through.

    + Exhibit prompt and reliable attendance.

    + Proficiency in accounting, reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and journal entry.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

    + Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing organization or comparable business enterprise, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Demonstrated experience with implementing and monitoring accounting aspects of an ERP system.

    + Strong financial modeling skills in Excel.

    Work Environment

    This position requires working within a manufacturing environment, utilizing advanced ERP systems and software tools such as Excel for financial modeling. The role demands confidentiality, reliability, and the ability to work with sensitive information. The dress code is professional attire appropriate for a corporate setting.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Fargo, ND.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $38.46/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in West Fargo,ND.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.