Staff Accountant

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.

$75K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
  • 3-4 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Public accounting experience a plus
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Manage accounts payables including vouching and check runs
  • Support general ledger close activities; record transactions and analyze financial statements
  • Prepare and review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
  • Develop monthly financial analysis for internal and external reporting
  • Support fixed assets including capitalization and periodic audits
  • Ensure compliance with SOX controls and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule or fully onsite options
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Focus on transparency and equitable compensation
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The 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.

The role may work a hybrid schedule or fully onsite at our Middleton, WI, office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage Accounts Payables including 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.
  • Support 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.
  • Be a backup to AR.


Requirements

Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
• 3-4 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably 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

Please Note:

We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All U.S. job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We're happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.

Salary Description

$75,000-$105,000

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