Accounting Analyst

Employee-Owned. Customer-Driven.This position will report to: Matthew R Hajostek  Application Deadline: November 25, 2025.Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.This position will be located in:  Fargo, ND   This position is posted:  Both Internally and Externally  Job Summary The Accounting Analyst supports day-to-day operations including transaction processing, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end activities. Assists with reporting, audits, special projects, and maintaining process documentation. This position offers hands-on experience across multiple accounting processes while working in a collaborative, professional environment.  Responsibilities Essential FunctionsDemonstrates 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 judgement such as cash, accounts receivable, prepaids, accrued expenses, recurring journal entries, etc.) including the following duties:Performs data entry and transaction processing. Prepares routine journal entries along with reclassification/adjustment journal entries requested 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. Investigates and document variance analysis findings in assigned reporting areas. Prepares assigned and requested reporting deliverables. Routinely reviews and updates process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for current processes. Participates in process improvement and optimization discussions and efforts, aiding as needed with implementation and change management efforts. 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. Actively contributes to special projects and initiatives through the preparation, analysis, compilation, and presentation of assigned special projects. For assigned days, monitors the department's service-ticketing system for requests from the business and assign tasks and inquiries to applicable team members.Non-essential FunctionsAssist in the development of company and Financial Accounting department policies. Contributes to the interpretation and application of accounting guidance as needed. Actively contributes to the consolidation process, along with consolidation accounting and value stream integration processes. Provides support with the Financial Accounting department's maintenance of information systems. Supports the Financial Accounting department's team development by coaching and mentoring the Accounting Intern and Clerk roles. Participates 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. QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business administration field required. No prior finance or accounting experience required; 2 years of relevant experience preferred.  Basic Excel knowledge is required, including data entry and arithmetic formulas, formatting, sorting, filtering, and logical lookup functions (SUM, SUMIFS, IFS, XLOOKUP). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) required.  Knowledge of SAP or similar accounting systems preferred.  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation is preferred. Skills and AbilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skills and abilities required. Interpersonal skills and the capacity to apply emotional intelligence in workplace interactions required. 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. Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%Lift from Waist:< than 10 lbs. - Not at all10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100+ lbs. - Not at allLift from Floor:< than 10 lbs. - Frequently10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100+ lbs. - Not at allCarried for Distance:< than 10 lbs. - Not at all10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.Our HistoryBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.ValuesAs a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.Our PurposeWe believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.Service PhilosophyWe earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.Service StandardsBorder States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .Your careerJoin an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Health, Dental and Vision BenefitsAccident, Critical Illness, Hospital IndemnityFSA & HSAEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Disability Benefits401(k) Retirement PlanLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid HolidaysPaid Volunteer TimePersonal Leave time and moreBorder States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.Equal Opportunity For AllIt's not just the law.  It's something  we've believed in since our founding.  We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.Drug Free/Smoke Free workplaceEmployment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:Criminal background check (required for all positions)Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)Drug testingThe MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.