Staff Accountant

About the Role

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to grow your career in a collaborative and high-ownership environment? We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Chaska, Minnesota. This role offers meaningful responsibility and cross-functional exposure across the business, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their expertise while contributing to a growing organization.

About Us

We are an authorized sales and service center for Swagelok Company and have been in business since 1966. We provide high-quality components, custom assemblies, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries. Our culture is values-based and team-driven, with a strong emphasis on transparency, intentional decision-making, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people through training, growth opportunities, and volunteer time off, creating an environment where individuals can learn, contribute, and advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Support key month-end activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Serve as a point of contact for both internal and external accounting inquiries.
• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable utilizing automated technology and platforms.
• Perform timely accounts payable vouching by verifying invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and perform month-end account reconciliations by analyzing general ledger balances, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring all accounts are accurate and properly supported.
• Receive, prepare, analyze, and record expense reports for appropriate documentation and coding.
• Collaborate with FP&A Supervisor on investigating budget variances.
• Maintain and update vendor files including name, contacts, address changes, payment process, and mergers.
• Assist in customer credit process.
• Create/edit invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers via email/mail/portal.
• Process customer credit card payments.
• Manage collection of overdue customer receivables by monitoring aging reports, following up with clients on past-due invoices, and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Respond to customer/vendor accounting inquiries.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 1-3 years of general ledger experience
• SAP ERP system experience preferred.
• Advanced experience in excel.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and continuous improvement.
• Skillful verbal and written communications.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Highly competitive paid time off and sick time.
• 10 paid holidays.
• An incentive reward plan.
• HSA employer contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• A 401(k) plan with company match.

Work Schedule & Flexibility

This position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a hybrid structure of four days in the office and up to one day per week remote, offering both collaboration and flexibility.

Salary

$60,000 - $67,500/per year

Apply Now

If you are ready to take ownership of your work, expand your accounting skill set, and grow within a transparent and team-focused organization, we encourage you to apply. Click to complete our quick, 3-minute application, and our team will follow up with you soon.