Staff Accountant at Swagelok Minnesota – Chaska, Minnesota

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.

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.

In this role, you will own the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions while supporting key month-end activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries. You will serve as a point of contact for both internal and external accounting inquiries, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills. A solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial statements, and how accounts tie together is essential. Success in this position also depends on strong attention to detail, the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies early, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with basic reconciliations are expected.

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.

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; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

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.

Essential Duties & Key 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.

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.