Staff Accountant

Swagelok Minnesota•Chaska, MN

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Chaska, Minnesota, offering meaningful responsibility and cross-functional exposure. The company is an authorized sales and service center for Swagelok Company, in business since 1966, providing high-quality components, custom assemblies, and technical expertise to various industries. The culture is values-based and team-driven, emphasizing transparency, intentional decision-making, and continuous improvement, with investments in training, growth opportunities, and volunteer time off. In this role, the Staff Accountant will manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, support month-end activities including account reconciliations and journal entries, and act as a point of contact for accounting inquiries. Essential for success are a solid understanding of GAAP, financial statements, attention to detail, discrepancy resolution skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with basic reconciliations are expected. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a hybrid work model (four days in-office, one day remote).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
1-3 years of general ledger experience
Advance experience in excel.
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.
Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial statements, and how accounts tie together.
Strong attention to detail, the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies early, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with basic reconciliations.

Nice To Haves

SAP ERP system experience

Responsibilities

Prepares, posts, verifies, and records 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.
Maintains and updates vendor files including name, contacts, address changes, payment process, and mergers.
Assists in customer credit process.
Creates/edits invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers via email/mail/portal.
Processes 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.
Responds to customer/vendor accounting inquiries.