Staff Accountant

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC seeks a Staff Accountant to ensure accurate monthly close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and robust account reconciliations for a manufacturing operation. The role emphasizes timely journal entries, fixed assets management, and SOX control adherence in a fully remote setup serving the Sioux Falls, SD area.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support budgeting and forecasting, analyze variances, and assist audits.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processes including vouching, checks, approvals, and invoice repositories.
• Support GL close; ensure accurate recording; analyze statements and variances.
• Assist cost and inventory accounting for manufacturing ops.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly reconciliations with documentation.
• Develop monthly financial analyses for internal/external reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage fixed assets: CIP tracking, capitalization, depreciation, audits.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals and adjusting entries.
• Support audit activities.
• Ensure SOX compliance and policy adherence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement.
• Provide AR backup.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data analytics

Strong organization

Communication

Integrity

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Description

Staff Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and fixed asset management. This role is integral to the monthly close process and ensuring adherence to GAAP throughout the general ledger.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payables incl, vouching, check runs, approvals, and invoice / pack slip repositories
• Support general ledger close activities; ensure accurate transaction recording; analyze financial statements and investigate variances.
• Support cost and inventory accounting for manufacturing operations.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations with thorough documentation.
• Develop monthly financial analysis supporting internal and external reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage fixed assets, including CIP tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and periodic audits.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Support internal/external audit activities
• Ensure adherence to SOX controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and drive process improvements.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Back up to AR

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time submission rate for financial reports
• Days to month-end close
• Account reconciliation completion rate and timeliness
• Budget-to-actual variance accuracy
• Journal entry preparation accuracy and timeliness

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
• 3-4 years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Public accounting experience a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated integrity and discretion with confidential information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset

Work Environment

Fully remote position supporting the Sioux Falls, SD office. Standard hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM-2:00PM Friday. Flexibility required during month-end close. Duties include computer use, document handling, and occasional light lifting. Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Some travel to site may be required throughout the year.

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