Job Description
Staff Accountant
In this role you will accurately maintain the general ledger and ensure generally accepted accounting principles, determining actual costs of manufacturing or providing a service, scrutinizing associated company expenses, and analyzing profitability.
This is an onsite position in the Sioux Falls area. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in the US.
Job Requirements
Essential Functions: Cost Accounting for manufacturing environment, Inventory valuation and reporting, Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes. Maintain back up documentation for assigned accounts, Metrics Reporting, Accounting department special projects, Provide accruals as required for those expenses that are not available prior to Month/Year End according to GAAP and Continuously exploring opportunities to add value to the Accounting Department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Detail oriented
Knowledge of GAAP and Revenue Recognition Standard 606
Aptitude for working with numbers with high degree of accuracy
Excellent organizational skills
Proven ability to work with highly confidential Information
Strong verbal and written communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook
Aptitude for technology and understanding of basic database structures
Positive team player
Problem solving and investigation skills
Work without supervision
Excellent customer service
Education, Training and Experience
4-year accounting degree plus 3 years’ experience in the field, preferred.
Cost accounting experience in a process production environment.
Experience with Sage 300CRE/Timberline strongly preferred
Experience designing and implementing efficient processes and systems
Accounting certification (CMA, CPA), or interest in obtaining certification strongly preferred but not required.
Valid Driver’s License
Work Context
Frequent sitting for long periods
Occasional walking, standing and carrying
Frequent finger/wrist movement for keyboard use
Acuity for near vision required, distance acuity occasionally
Infrequent bend/twist, push/pull, reach, and grasp
Hearing for communication and safety
Office environment
Frequent talking and listening required
Infrequent exposure to dusty conditions and loud noises
Occasional travel by car
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.