Staff Accountant

Description

Summary:

Dwyer Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative sensors and instrumentation solutions for the IEQ, building automation, process and environmental markets. The Company is continuing to grow through acquisitions as well as organically through new product development. Founded in 1931, Dwyer Instruments is headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, and has additional offices in Asia, Europe and Australia and is private equity owned.

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This Staff Accountant position is located in the FCI Plant in San Marcos, CA, reports to the Controller, and is responsible for managing accounts payables, supporting receivables and manufacturing costing, contributing to audits, reconciliations, assisting with the month end close, and assisting with special projects.

• Accounts Payable:
  Full‑cycle AP including invoice entry, three‑way match, payment processing, vendor record maintenance, and resolving discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable Support:
  Process deposits, assist with daily AR transactions, and support AR‑related reconciliations.
• Manufacturing Costing support:
  Assist with cost reviews, inventory transactions, cost allocations, variance analysis, and standard cost updates.
• Audit, Compliance & Month‑End Close: provide documentation for audits, assist with reconciliations, support month‑end close tasks, and ensure adherence to internal controls and GAAP.
• Process Improvement:
  Contribute to enhancements in AP, AR, and costing workflows, aligned with global resources.
• Assist, as needed, in the completion of special projects.

• Accuracy, speed and efficiency of transactional processing.
• Accuracy and timely financial reconciliations.
• Timely completion month and year end.
• Efficiency of working capital.
• Reduction of variances between actual and budget.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and finance.
• 5 to 7+ years of experience in AP functions; AR experience a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Infor Syte Line (Cloud Suite Industrial) or similar ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

• Excellent data entry accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles related to AP/AR.
• Familiarity with PO matching and three‑way match process.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost flows (materials, labor, overhead).

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at‑will.

Dwyer Instruments, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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