Business Opportunities
NDSCPA members interested in purchasing, merging, or selling a CPA practice may include a no-cost ad in the Dakota CPA newsletter, and on our Website. To place an ad, e-mail us at pr@ndscpa.org or call toll free 877-637-2727 or 775-7100. To use Career Bank to post an opening, click at the right.
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Thinking of Selling Your Practice?
Accounting Practice Sales is the leading marketer of accounting and tax practices in North America. We have a large pool of buyers, both individuals and firms, looking for practices now. We also have the experience to help you find the right fit for your firm, negotiate the best price and terms and get the deal done. To learn about our risk-free and confidential services, call Trent Holmes with the APS Holmes Group at 1-800-397-0249 or email trent@accountingpracticesales.com. Interested in Buying a Practice? See listing details and register for free email updates at www.accountingpracticesales.com or call us at 1-800-397-0249.
SEASONAL TAX SPECIALIST
Do you enjoy the rural lifestyle? Are you on the cutting edge of agricultural tax law? Do you get satisfaction from teaming up with others to deliver solutions to customers’ needs? If so, joining the AgCountry Farm Credit Services team as a seasonal Tax Specialist might be the opportunity of a lifetime.Our Grand Forks (ND) office is seeking a seasonal tax specialist to join its team. The position will be full time during the months of November through April each year. The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with our agricultural customers, provide year-round tax planning and preparation services, develop and deliver the best tax strategies appropriate for our customers and maintain expertise in all aspects of agricultural tax law. If you are a team player, have a four-year accounting degree or related business field (CPA preferred), 1-2 years tax preparation experience, strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills and a desire to apply tax law to agriculture, apply today! We offer competitive salaries, first rate benefits, incentive compensation programs and career development opportunities – all within the excitement of a growing company, the stability of an industry leader and a professional, respectful and fun work environment. Position will require approximately 60% day time travel between branch locations. Send resume and cover letter by August 10, 2010 to:

AgCountry Farm Credit Services.
Attn: Heather
PO Box 6020
Fargo, ND 58108-6020
Email: ACND-HR@agcountry.com
EOE
“We Bring More to Your Table”
Financial Analyst

Do you enjoy challenging and rewarding work in a professional environment that offers opportunities to learn and unlimited career growth? If so, joining the commercial lending team at AgCountry might be the opportunity of a lifetime.

AgCountry Farm Credit Services is seeking an entry level Financial Analyst in the Agribusiness Finance Department. This position will be located in the Fargo Corporate Office. The successful candidate will provide financial analysis and commercial lending support to existing and new clients. Clients generally include commercial processors and marketers, agribusinesses, and various other syndicated transactions and participations with other lenders. Industries financed primarily include ethanol, ag processing, timber, wine, dairy, and grain storage/handling companies located locally as well as throughout the United States with deal sizes ranging from $1 million to $120+ million.

Primary job responsibilities will include assisting with the maintenance, expansion and administration of credit, gathering and analyzing financial statements, developing and structuring credit packages, projection modeling of diverse commercial enterprises, and making credit decisions and recommendations. Analysts in the Agribusiness Finance Department have direct customer contact while teaming with Agribusiness Finance Vice Presidents.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or related field. An advanced degree and/or CPA designation is highly desirable. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are a must. AgCountry offers competitive salaries, first rate benefits, incentive compensation programs and career development opportunities – all within the excitement of a growing company, the stability of an industry leader, and a respectful and fun work environment. Send resume and cover letter by August 10, 2010 to:

AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Attn: Heather
PO Box 6020
Fargo, ND 58108-6020
Email: ACND-HR@agcountry.com
EOE
“We Bring More to Your Table”


OFFICE SHARING AND REFERRALS (posted 7/15/2010)
Office sharing arrangement and potential referrals for CPA in the Fargo-Moorhead area in newer one-level building. Reception/phone answering, conference room and high speed internet available. Free parking and handicap accessible. Contact Norene at pr@ndscpa.org.
AUDITOR - ND Dept of Health - Bismarck (posted 7/1/2010)
Responsible to evaluate contracts for compliance with state and federal requirements, and to implement requirements for fraud/risk assessments of all department programs Experience - 1-3 years of auditing experience Education - Bachelors degree in accounting Skills - Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with a strong attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; strong software skills in Microsoft Excel and Word; self-motivated with the ability to operate independently; demonstrated success working across different functions and levels of management; experience auditing internal accounting controls, internal control test plan development, test plan execution and test plan report development. We offer a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive employer paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours and more. Salary will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. For more information go to the Department of Health website at http://www.ndhealth.gov/HumanResources/ or contact Dirk Wilke @ 701-328-3256. Application deadline is July 30, 2010.
Dickinson, ND - Staff Accountant Position (posted 6/29/2010)
Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C., a regional full service CPA firm in North Dakota, is seeking a staff accountant for its Dickinson office. This position offers a unique opportunity to join our well respected and growing firm in the heart of Energy country. Applicants should have previous experience in auditing and accounting along with tax and consulting services for individuals, partnerships, LLC’s and corporations. Applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA’s with 2–5 years experience will be given priority. We expect excellent written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy, along with solid analytical, aptitude and problem solving skills.

As a valued member of our professional staff, you will benefit from our diversity of assignments, the opportunity to work closely with partners and managers, and have direct client contact. Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C. offers a full range of benefits and an environment to maximize your personal and professional growth opportunities. Salary is dependent on qualifications.
Please forward a cover letter and resume to:
Kristi Corbett

Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.
401 DeMers Avenue, Suite 300
Grand Forks, ND 58201
kristi.corbett@bradymartz.com
Williston, ND - Staff Accountant Position (posted 6/29/2010)
This position offers a unique opportunity to join our well respected and growing firm. Applicants should have previous knowledge of auditing and accounting along with tax and consulting services for individuals, partnerships, LLC’s and corporations. Applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, along with good written and oral communication skills.
Previous experience and CPA preferred, but not required. As a valued member of our professional staff, you will benefit from our diversity of assignments, the opportunity to work closely with partners and managers, and have direct client contact. Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office is a plus. Brady Martz offers a full range of benefits and an environment to maximize your personal and professional growth opportunities. Salary is dependent on qualifications.
Please forward a cover letter and resume to:

Kristi Corbett
Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.
401 DeMers Avenue, Suite 300
Grand Forks, ND 58201
kristi.corbett@bradymartz.com
CPA Wanted (posted 6/22/2010)
Expanding CPA firm in Valley City, ND is seeking an experienced CPA for a full-time position. This position would include tax planning and preparation of individual and business tax returns, client write-up, and financial statement preparation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Ownership opportunities are possible. Please forward your resume, salary history and requirements to Ludvigson, Braun & Co., PO Box 845, Valley City, ND 58072 or e-mail to jrhooper@valleycitycpa.com. Subject: resume.

AUDITOR – Bismarck office (posted 6/3/2010)
Full-time position performing accounting and auditing services for a wide range of clients.
Experience – 3-5 years of public accounting experience
Education - Bachelors degree in accounting preferred
Skills – Excellent communication skills and experience with comprehensive accounting software, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of CCH Engagement software is helpful. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, detail oriented and has a solid grasp of generally accepted accounting principles. We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as medical, dental, disability and life insurance, 401-k plan, and flexible spending accounts. Salary will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. Please forward your resume, salary history and requirements to Widmer Roel PC, 3000 N 14th St, Suite 3C, Bismarck ND 58503 or email to mschmitz@widmerroelcpa.com. Subject: resume
Tax Professional -Fargo office (posted 10/12/2009)
This full-time position will prepare and review tax returns, provide tax consulting services including tax planning, research tax issues, meet with clients, and supervise staff.
Experience- 5+ years of tax preparation including supervisory experience.
Education- Bachelors degree in accounting. CPA required.
Skills - Excellent communication skills and experience with accounting software, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of CCH engagement and pro fx tax software helpful, as well as the knowledge of tax research and planning methods. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and detail oriented.
We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as medical, dental, disability and life insurance, 401-k plan, and flexible spending accounts.
Salary will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.
Please forward your resume, salary history and requirements to Widmer Roel PC, 4334 18th Avenue S., Suite 101, Fargo, ND 58103 or email to lrensvold@widmerroelcpa.com. Subject: resume.
Practice Sale Opportunity (posted 7/9/2009)
A growing Fargo area accounting firm is seeking to purchase tax and accounting practices in the Fargo/Moorhead and surrounding area.  Contact Norene at pr@ndscpa.org.
CPA Wanted  (posted 9/22/2008)
Expanding CPA firm in North Dakota is seeking an experienced CPA with a strong background in tax, tax planning, client write-up, consulting and auditing. Located in the heart of energy country near Lake Sakakawea, excellent hunting and fishing, great schools, and friendly people. Contact Norene at pr@ndscpa.org for more information.

Merger or Buy-In Opportunity--Fargo CPA Practice (posted 8/20/2008)
Well established Fargo CPA firm is looking for a tax oriented CPA that would be interested in ownership. This firm has shown excellant growth, profitability and has an excellant staff, most of which has been with the firm for more than ten years. Current owner wishes to establish transition over the next seven+ years while maintaining the present culture for employees and clients. Please contact Norene at pr@ndscpa.org for info.

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