Accountant

Van-Am Companies is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team in St. Joseph, Missouri. This position supports the accounting operations of Van-Am Tool & Engineering and Van-Am Defense Systems, providing accurate financial reporting and analysis for our growing aerospace, defense, and commercial manufacturing businesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Process customer invoicing, cash receipts, and accounts receivable transactions.
• Analyze financial results, inventory, job profitability, and account variances.
• Assist with financial statements, tax filings, fixed asset accounting, and audit preparation.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards using Epicor ERP, Microsoft Excel, and other reporting tools.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Shipping, Sales, and Executive Leadership to improve financial processes and support informed business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of three years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using ERP systems; Epicor ERP experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

Four-day, 10-hour workweek.

As a federal government contractor, Van-Am Tool & Engineering maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana, regardless of state legalization. A positive result may impact the final offer of employment.