Job Description
Join Our Team as a Senior Accountant – Sales Tax & General Accounting
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for tax compliance and financial accuracy? Do you enjoy leading teams, refining processes, and collaborating across departments? If so, Direct Companies has an opportunity that may be the perfect fit for you.
As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in overseeing multistate sales and use tax compliance, driving general accounting operations, and leading a team of AP, AR, and staff accountants. Your work will support financial integrity, process improvements, and organizational growth across all Direct Companies divisions.
About Direct Companies
Direct Companies is a multi-division organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with operating units including Direct Automation, Direct Data Management, Workplace, and Direct Design & Fabrication. We provide integrated solutions across automation, data, IT, and fabrication—driven by our core values of Safety, Customer Focus, Security, and Integrity.
We take pride in cultivating a team-oriented culture where innovation, precision, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything we do.
What We’re Looking for in a Candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CPA-track preferred)
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong emphasis on sales/use tax compliance
Experience supervising or leading accounting teams
Strong knowledge of GAAP, multistate tax regulations, and internal controls
Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively across departments
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and file multistate sales/use tax returns and ensure tax compliance
Oversee month-end close including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and depreciation
Lead and support AP, AR, and Staff Accountant team members
Review financial entries and support adherence to GAAP standards
Strengthen internal controls and support accounting process improvements
Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, and Operations on tax-related questions
Assist with audit preparation, variance reporting, and budgeting efforts
Support ongoing ERP improvements and system optimizations
Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across departments
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
On-time and accurate sales/use tax filings
Timeliness and quality of month-end close and reconciliations
Accuracy and accountability across AP, AR, and staff accounting functions
Team development and cross-training success
Process improvements and audit-readiness
Quality of collaboration across departments
General Benefits Offering:
At Direct Companies, we recognize and reward great work. Team members enjoy:
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid holidays and generous PTO
Life and disability insurance
Flexible scheduling and collaborative work environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Why Join Us?
As a Senior Accountant at Direct Companies, you’ll take the lead in managing vital financial operations while supporting the teams and systems that drive our continued growth. You’ll gain exposure across divisions and contribute to a strong, values-based culture focused on excellence and results.
Apply Today and Help Build What’s Next.