Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Fargo, ND HQ

 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of accounting experience (6+ years preferred), with a strong background in financial statement analysis. A CPA license is preferred but not mandatory. This role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of our financial records, preparing financial reports, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

A day in the life of a Senior Accountant at Thomsen Homes:

1. Assist with preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
2. Perform variance analysis and explain discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures.
3. Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes.
4. Perform the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, inventory, land, general ledger, and inventory.
5. Reconcile account balances and bank statements, maintain the general ledger, and prepare month-end close procedures.
6. Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations (US GAAP).
7. Assist with the annual tax return and/or audit process including the preparation of audit and/or tax schedules and liaising with firms.
8. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
9. Conduct financial analysis to support business decision-making.
10. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
11. Coordinate with other departments to collect and verify financial information.
12. Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required by management.

 

Qualifications:

1. Personal Attributes:
   • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
   • Proactive and self-motivated, with a willingness to take on new challenges.
   • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

2. Education:
   • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
   • CPA license preferred.
3. Experience:
   • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting.
   • Preferred: Experience in the homebuilding industry and over 6 years of experience.
4. Skills:
   • Technology:
     • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Analytical Skills:
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex financial and market data.
  • Proficient in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.

 

Work Environment:

1. Physical Demands:
   • Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
   • Frequently required to talk or hear.
   • Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
   • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
2. Work Conditions:
   • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
   • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
3. Vision Requirements:
   • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
4. Reasonable Accommodations:
   • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Please email resumes to: tim@blupeakgroup.com and bobbi@blupeakgroup.com