Staff Accountant

DAS Companies, Inc.; Palmyra (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DAS Companies, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant or Senior Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Office. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring robust reporting across the organization.

You will contribute to budgeting, variance analysis, and process improvements, while collaborating with A/R, A/P, and other finance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance with focus on financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling and analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Maintain fixed assets in the fixed assets management system.
• Perform daily cash reconciliation and coordinate with A/R for variances.
• Perform daily A/P check reconciliation.
• Provide backup support within the department for A/R, A/P, Freight Analyst, and Staff Accountant.
• Prepare relevant tax return filings at specified intervals.
• Process customer invoices and vendor claims for promotions.
• Assist with annual budget process.
• Maintain customer sales tax exemption forms.
• Schedule and prepare international wire payments with Purchasing and Sourcing teams.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and explanations.
• Conduct variance analyses and financial performance evaluations.
• Participate in special projects leveraging financial expertise.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a career with an innovative company who stands by their core values? DAS Companies, Inc. is built on family values, an entrepreneurial drive, and a passion for stewardship. Founded by David Z. Abel in the 1970s and incorporated in 1981, our CEO champions our commitment to making a difference. As the founding sponsor of Brittany’s Hope, we support global orphan initiatives and adoption grants for children in need.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant or Senior Staff Accountant to join our team at our Corporate Office. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who is passionate about financial accuracy, process improvement, and supporting the organization's financial operations. The successful candidate will work onsite and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and reporting processes.

Job Summary

In this role, you will play a critical role in the financial operations of our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles, managing financial processes, and providing insights to support departmental decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Primary Job Duties

• Assist the accounting team with maintenance of the general ledger system, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Assist with maintenance of fixed assets in the fixed assets management system.
• Perform daily cash reconciliation, research variances, and communicate to A/R for timely resolution.
• Perform daily A/P check reconciliation.
• Provide support within the department for A/R, A/P, Freight Analyst, and Staff Accountant by learning to a dependable backup.
• Prepare relevant tax return filings at specified intervals.
• Process customer invoices and vendor claims for scan back promotions.
• Assist with the annual budget process.
• Assist with maintaining customer sales tax exemption forms.
• Schedule and prepare all international wire payments, in close coordination with the Purchasing and Sourcing departments, ensuring the timely payment of overseas purchase orders. Verbally verify all new and updated banking information.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc variance analysis and financial performance evaluations to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned, leveraging financial expertise to contribute to the success of the organization.

Work Attire – Business Casual

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

DAS Companies, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The company is a drug free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles, with a focus on financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling and analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insights.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Physical Demands/Environment

• Regularly required to sit; use hands and arms to finger, handle, or reach; talk/communicate; ability to hear and see; ability to lift and/or move up to 5 lbs.
• Occasionally required to stand in one place; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; use color vision; ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. or greater.
• Noise level ranges from quiet to normal.