Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Fargo, ND or Minneapolis, MN Job Summary Plays a key role in delivering the financial information to a large multi-location business in order to make sound financial decisions. Responsible for the timeliness, completeness and accuracy of the periodic financial statements and financial information. Responsible for the Company's annual independent audit, bank compliance audits, 401(k) and ESOP audits. Manages the general ledger financial accounting and other finance and accounting teams and assists the Controller with carrying out the strategic initiatives of the finance group. Responsibilities Essential Functions Responsible for the timeliness, completeness and accuracy of the periodic financial statements and financial information. Establishes and enforces proper accounting methods, policies and principles to adhere with generally accepted accounting principles and ensures execution is done timely, consistently and efficiently Responsible for the professional development of the general ledger financial accounting team and other finance and accounting areas. Carries out strategic initiatives for the general ledger financial accounting team and other finance and accounting areas. Responsible to identify emerging technology to determine ways to automate processes without sacrificing accuracy and accountability. Responsible for ESOP accounting and other financial projects. Takes the lead on the acquisition accounting and post-closing reconciliations in mergers and acquisitions (due diligence, setup etc.) Responsible for the company's annual independent audit, bank compliance audits, 401(k) and ESOP audits. review and approve journal entries and general ledger reconciliations. Prepares and analyzes the company's periodic financial statements - balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. review and analyze all financial reports that originate from the financial accounting team. Identifies and implements processes and internal controls to help strengthen the control environment. Develops and reports on metrics. Non-essential Functions Assists other finance areas with ad hoc projects as needed. Completes ad hoc reporting. Acts as a back-up for the team and other finance managers. Trains staff member on processes and procedures. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications Four-year accounting, finance or business administration degree or equivalent work experience. 9+ years of progressive accounting or related work experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation is required. Public accounting experience preferred. Experience with ESOP accounts preferred. Understands accounting systems, processes and internal controls. Strong working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint), Internet, Email and SAP software. Skills and Abilities Strong team builder and ability to work across several functions within the organization. Solid analytical skills and sound decision-making capabilities. Ability to present recommendations in a timely, clear and concise manner. Metrics driven and ability to look beyond the data for assumptions and implications. Ability to take initiative, be a strong team player, respond to work demands in a flexible manner and produce timely, high quality work products in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively plan and organize. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and others related to the company. Demonstrated confidence and maturity enough to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization. Physical Requirements Fr quency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100% Lift from Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ 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 History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry withover 100locations in24 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... For full info follow application link. EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY