Accountant

Van-Am Companies is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team in St. Joseph, Missouri. This position supports the accounting operations of Van-Am Tool & Engineering and Van-Am Defense Systems, providing accurate financial reporting and analysis for our growing aerospace, defense, and commercial manufacturing businesses.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of manufacturing accounting experience and understands the financial processes unique to a manufacturing environment. Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and government contract accounting is required.

Opportunity to work a four-day, 10-hour workweek.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Process customer invoicing, cash receipts, and accounts receivable transactions.
• Analyze financial results, inventory, job profitability, and account variances.
• Assist with financial statements, tax filings, fixed asset accounting, and audit preparation.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards using Epicor ERP, Microsoft Excel, and other reporting tools.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Shipping, Sales, and Executive Leadership to improve financial processes and support informed business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of three years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using ERP systems; Epicor ERP experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Van-Am Companies offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

If you are looking to build your career with a stable, growing manufacturing company where your accounting expertise will directly support operational success, we encourage you to apply today.

As a federal government contractor, Van-Am Tool & Engineering is required to maintain a drug-free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. As part of the hiring process, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Testing is conducted after a job offer is extended, and results are kept confidential. A positive result may impact the final offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable Federal, State (including Missouri and Iowa), and DOT regulations, where relevant.

Van-Am is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.