Border States · 10 hours ago
Accounting Clerk Part-Time Temporary
Fargo, ND
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry, and they are seeking a part-time temporary Accounting Clerk. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations, including transaction processing, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end activities.
CommercialElectronicsIndustrialLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Demonstrates foundational accounting knowledge and basic financial acumen through recording transactions, processing data, and supporting standard reporting activities
Owns the preparation of assigned value stream tasks for areas of low risk and complexity (i.e., areas that are routine and require limited judgment such as cash, account receivable, accounts payable, recurring journal entries, etc.) including the following duties:
Performs data entry and transaction processing
Prepares routine journal entries along with reclassification/adjustment journal entries required through the Financial Accounting department’s service-ticketing system (JIRA)
Prepares account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
Completes assigned month-end and daily operational tasks
Assists in the investigation and documentation of reporting variance analyses
Assists in the preparation of reporting deliverables
Prepares ad-hoc requests and analyses for assigned value stream areas
Supports the Financial Accounting department's audits and other engagements through the documentation and support compilation processes
Assists in special projects and initiatives through the preparation, analysis, compilation, and presentation of assigned special projects
Assists in keeping process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) up to date
Plays a supporting role in the consolidation process, along with consolidation accounting and value stream integration processes
Supports the Financial Accounting department's team development and participate in the training and onboarding of team members
Maintains awareness of the company’s internal controls and compliance
Maintains awareness of the company’s and the Financial Accounting department’s risk management
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in accounting or related business field required
Basic Excel knowledge is required including data entry and arithmetic formulas, formatting, sorting, filtering, and logical and lookup functions (SUM, SUMIFS, IFS, XLOOKUP)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) required
Strong written and verbal communication skills and abilities required
Requires interpersonal skills and the capacity to apply emotional intelligence in workplace interactions
Possesses entry-level analytical skills with the capacity to identify and resolve routine issues
Capable of completing assignments with a balance of independent effort and supervisory guidance
Ability to stay organized and manage tasks methodically while ensuring accuracy and thoroughness
Capable of managing workload efficiently with attention to schedules and priorities
Ability to contribute to planning initiatives and apply basic strategic thinking
Excellent customer service skills include being courteous, responsive, accurate, and competent
Preferred
Experience working in a professional environment and other prior work experience preferred
Knowledge of SAP or similar accounting systems preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Company
Border States
Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we’ve grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse.
Founded in 1952
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
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2021 (7)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David White
CEO and Board Chair, Border States
Jeremy Welsand
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-01
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