Senior Accountant

Company Description

Northern Pipe Products is a trusted leader in manufacturing high-performance PVC piping solutions for water, sewer, and irrigation infrastructure. Since 1979, we have proudly served municipalities, utilities, distributors, and contractors across the U.S. by delivering reliable, AWWA and ASTM-certified PVC products made in the USA. Headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, our team is dedicated to quality, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. We take pride in our proven track record and commitment to supporting better infrastructure with responsive service and a customer-first approach.

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior Accountant to join our finance team at Northern Pipe Products in Fargo, ND. The Senior Accountant is responsible for leading full-cycle accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting plant operations through analysis and insight. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing experience, deep knowledge of inventory and standard costing, and the ability to independently drive process improvements and mentor accounting staff as needed.

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead full-cycle accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance, accruals, and complex adjusting entries

·       Own and execute the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting

·       Prepare, review, and approve journal entries in the ERP system

·       Reconcile balance sheet accounts and proactively resolve discrepancies

·       Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, standard cost updates, and variance analysis

·       Lead inventory cycle counts and ensure inventory integrity

·       Partner with plant leadership to evaluate cost drivers and improve operational performance

·       Assist with annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and variance analysis

·       Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries

·       Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and our internal key control activities and policies

·       Drive continuous process improvements and support automation initiatives

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

·       4 years of progressive accounting experience within manufacturing or industrial environments

·       Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX compliance, and accounting principles

·       Experience with inventory accounting and standard costing

·       Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, formulas)

·       Self-directed problem solver who asks insightful questions to get to root causes

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

·       Demonstrated ability to work in team environments and communicate effectively with non-finance personnel

Compensation Salary Range: OTC11 $72,673 - $109,042 The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on several factors, including an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(K) match, etc.