Supervisor Financial Accounting at Border States

Be part of a growing successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned which means youre empowered to make decisions find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.This position will be located in: Fargo ND Application Deadline: December 24 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.Job Summary Supports the day-to-day operations of the accounting area including all general ledger accounts and financial statements accountable for timely and accurate financial statement preparation and ensures accurate and timely monthly quarterly and year-end closing processes.Responsibilities Essential functionsExhibits and applies complex accounting and financial acumen by leading highly technical accounting processes interpreting and implementing nuanced GAAP standards and delivering strategic oversight analysis and guidance on intricate financial reporting matters.Owns the preparation of assigned value stream tasks for areas of high risk and complex areas (i.e. areas requiring deep specialization interpreting new and evolving accounting standards and requiring a subject matter expert areas such as lease accounting revenue recognition M&A purchase accounting multiple reporting frameworks etc.) including the following duties:Performs transaction analysis and journal entry preparation.Completes assigned month-end and daily operational tasks.Investigates and documents variance analysis findings in assigned reporting areas.Prepares assigned and requested reporting deliverables.Owns the review of assigned value stream risk areas for areas of moderate to high risk and complex areas (i.e. areas requiring significant judgement and estimation the application of complex accounting standards for non-routine transactions result in material financial impacts and are more susceptible to misstatement such as lease accounting impairment testing financial instruments business combinations and consolidation shared-based compensation etc.) including the following duties:Reviews data entry processed transactions and prepared journal entries by team members.Reviews assigned account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance requests.Reviews assigned month-end and daily operational tasks prepared by junior team members.Reviews prepared documented variance analysis findings and reporting deliverables.Leads and supervises the departments team development by coaching and mentoring.Provides coordination and oversight of the training and onboarding of team members.Administers the departments mid-year and annual performance reviews of assigned personnel.Leads the departments recruiting and hiring activities.Leads and coordinates the departments task management and prioritization efforts.Leads the coordination of the departments audits and other engagements through the review and approval of documentation and support compilation processes.Leads and coordinates the execution of special projects and initiatives through the preparation and review of assigned special projects.Leads the development ofpolicies preparing and reviewing assigned policy drafts where applicable.Leads the implementation and execution of the departments established goals and KPIs.Non-essential functionsProvides oversight and coordinate process improvement and optimization discussions and efforts facilitating implementation and change management efforts.Prepares and reviews when applicable ad-hoc requests and analyses for assigned advanced and complex value stream areas.Reviews prepared updates to process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for current processes.Supervises the consolidation process along with consolidationaccounting and value stream integration processes.Routinely researches interprets and applies applicable accounting guidance as needed.Oversees the departments maintenance of information systems.Enforces and leads the development of the companys internal controls and compliance.Ensures compliance with the companys anddepartments risk management.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related business administrative field required.6 years of prior relevant finance and accounting experience required. 8 years of experience preferred.Professional licensure such as a CPA or CMA required.Prior project management experience required.Prior people management experience required.Advanced Excel knowledge is required including complex nested formulas (multi-criteria lookups combined logic) workbook auditing and troubleshooting (trace precedents/dependents evaluate formulas) large dataset management and optimization and building audit-proof scalable and dynamic workbooks for enterprise use.Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (SharePoint Word PowerPoint etc.) required.Prior experience in SAP or similar accounting systems required.Skills and Abilities Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical accounting issues into clear actionable guidance for executives auditors and cross-functional stakeholders.Strong interpersonal and leadership presence leveraging emotional intelligence to build influence foster collaboration and align diverse teams around complex accounting and reporting matters.Expert analytical and critical thinking skills capable of independently evaluating highly complex and non-routine accounting issues developing authoritative positions and providing strategic insights.Proven ability to lead and oversee high-impact assignments with autonomy balancing independent decision-making with cross-functional collaboration and organizational alignment.Highly organized and detail-oriented ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing multiple high-stakes priorities deadlines and technical deliverables.Demonstrated excellence in workload and project management applying sound judgment to prioritize competing demands and optimize team resources across technical accounting initiatives.Leads and contributes to strategic planning initiatives applying deep technical expertise and business acumen to drive process improvements policy development and enterprise-level objectives.Recognized as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders providing exemplary service thought leadership and professional guidance on complex accounting and reporting issues.Physical Requirements Frequency 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 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 allPhysical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - ContinuouslyStanding (for sustained periods of time) - FrequentlyWalking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - FrequentlyBending/stooping (downward and forward) - OccasionallyCrawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at allClimbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - FrequentlyReaching (extending arms in any direction) - FrequentlyCrouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - OccasionallyKneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - OccasionallyBalancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - OccasionallyRepetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists hands and/or fingers) - ContinuouslyPivoting (movement in any direction with one foot keeping the other in contact with the floor) - OccasionallyPushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - OccasionallyGrasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - ContinuouslyFingering (picking pinching typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - ContinuouslyTalking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - FrequentlyDriving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - OccasionallyDesk work (work usually performed at a desk) - ContinuouslyUse of a computer - ContinuouslyUse of a telephone - FrequentlyHearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - ContinuouslyExposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at allTravel (travel needed to perform job duties) - OccasionallyAdditional 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 employers 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 youre responsible for living our mission service philosophy and service standards.Our PurposeWe believe unstoppable businesses shouldnt 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 forBorder 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 more!Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.Equal Opportunity For AllIts not just the something weve believed in since our 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.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Account Reconciliation,ERP Systems,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1