Staff Accountant

Dover Corporation • Salisbury, MD

11d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing manufacturing organization. The Staff Accountant will support the accounting team by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close, inventory accounting, cost accounting support, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, and production teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Understanding of GAAP and basic cost accounting principles
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is a plus
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production workflows
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Support inventory accounting, including cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and reconciliation of inventory accounts
• Assist with cost accounting functions including labor, overhead allocation, and product costing analysis
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide explanations to management
• Prepare financial reports and schedules for internal management review
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Support internal audits and compliance reporting
• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
• Collaborate with operations and production departments to improve financial accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Participate in ERP system maintenance, reporting enhancements, and process improvements

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a growing manufacturing organization
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid vacation hours beginning at 80 hours annually
• 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• tuition assistance
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services
• wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level