Staff Accountant
AVPro Edge, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
AVPro Global Holdings manufactures specialized audio-video equipment for residential and commercial professional integrators. Our products are found in projects of all sizes worldwide, and we are proud to support them by providing the industry’s best customer service.
Our Sioux Falls, SD team is growing, with an in-office opportunity for a Staff Accountant.
The Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy while supporting gross margin integrity and inventory control. This position is responsible for general ledger activities, month‑end close, inventory accounting, and detailed margin analysis. The ideal candidate understands how operational decisions impact profitability and works proactively to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll get to do:
1. Month-End Close & General Ledger
Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reserves, inventory adjustments, allocations)
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with a focus on inventory, COGS, and related reserves
Maintain clear and audit‑ready supporting documentation
Ensure proper revenue and cost recognition in accordance with GAAP
2. Gross Margin Analysis & Cost Accounting
Prepare monthly gross margin reporting by product line, channel, and customer
Analyze price, volume, and cost variances
Identify margin erosion trends and root causes (freight, returns, rebates, discounting, cost increases, etc.)
Assist in maintaining standard costs and reviewing bill of materials accuracy
Monitor landed cost components (freight, duty, tariffs, warranty accruals)
Support pricing analysis and profitability modeling
Partner with operations and sales teams to improve margin performance
3. Inventory Management & Controls
Reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger monthly
Assist with inventory reserve analysis (excess, obsolete, slow‑moving)
Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
Monitor inventory turnover, aging, and shrink trends
Review adjustments for accuracy and proper authorization
Assist in developing reporting to improve working capital management
Analyze inventory carrying costs and support improvement initiatives
4. Financial Reporting & Analysis
Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements
Support budget vs. actual and prior‑year variance analysis
Provide margin and inventory insights to leadership
Prepare ad hoc profitability and cost analysis
5. Audit & Compliance
Support annual review/audit with detailed inventory and margin documentation
Ensure GAAP compliance for revenue recognition, inventory valuation, and cost accounting
Maintain internal controls around inventory and COGS
6. Process Improvement
Identify automation opportunities within ERP and reporting tools
Improve reporting visibility around gross margin drivers
Support ERP enhancements related to costing and inventory
Participate in cross‑functional initiatives to strengthen financial discipline
This is what will get you noticed:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
2–4 years of accounting experience preferred (inventory or manufacturing environment strongly preferred)
CPA track or CMA a plus
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly inventory and revenue recognition
Experience with standard costing and margin analysis
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, data analysis)
ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Ability to analyze large data sets and extract actionable insights
Key Competencies
Strong analytical mindset with focus on profitability
Detail‑oriented with high level of accuracy
Ability to translate financial data into operational insights
Proactive and solution‑driven
Strong communication skills across departments
High integrity and accountability
What we offer
Paid leave benefits
Group Health & Life Insurance
Employer paid benefits including Dental and Vision
401K (up to 4% match)
Supplemental Insurance
Hours/Pay
Full‑time 40 hours, business hours Monday thru Friday, 8am‑5pm.
Market competitive hourly pay depending on experience
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Our Sioux Falls, SD team is growing, with an in-office opportunity for a Staff Accountant.
The Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy while supporting gross margin integrity and inventory control. This position is responsible for general ledger activities, month‑end close, inventory accounting, and detailed margin analysis. The ideal candidate understands how operational decisions impact profitability and works proactively to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll get to do:
1. Month-End Close & General Ledger
Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reserves, inventory adjustments, allocations)
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with a focus on inventory, COGS, and related reserves
Maintain clear and audit‑ready supporting documentation
Ensure proper revenue and cost recognition in accordance with GAAP
2. Gross Margin Analysis & Cost Accounting
Prepare monthly gross margin reporting by product line, channel, and customer
Analyze price, volume, and cost variances
Identify margin erosion trends and root causes (freight, returns, rebates, discounting, cost increases, etc.)
Assist in maintaining standard costs and reviewing bill of materials accuracy
Monitor landed cost components (freight, duty, tariffs, warranty accruals)
Support pricing analysis and profitability modeling
Partner with operations and sales teams to improve margin performance
3. Inventory Management & Controls
Reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger monthly
Assist with inventory reserve analysis (excess, obsolete, slow‑moving)
Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
Monitor inventory turnover, aging, and shrink trends
Review adjustments for accuracy and proper authorization
Assist in developing reporting to improve working capital management
Analyze inventory carrying costs and support improvement initiatives
4. Financial Reporting & Analysis
Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements
Support budget vs. actual and prior‑year variance analysis
Provide margin and inventory insights to leadership
Prepare ad hoc profitability and cost analysis
5. Audit & Compliance
Support annual review/audit with detailed inventory and margin documentation
Ensure GAAP compliance for revenue recognition, inventory valuation, and cost accounting
Maintain internal controls around inventory and COGS
6. Process Improvement
Identify automation opportunities within ERP and reporting tools
Improve reporting visibility around gross margin drivers
Support ERP enhancements related to costing and inventory
Participate in cross‑functional initiatives to strengthen financial discipline
This is what will get you noticed:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
2–4 years of accounting experience preferred (inventory or manufacturing environment strongly preferred)
CPA track or CMA a plus
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly inventory and revenue recognition
Experience with standard costing and margin analysis
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, data analysis)
ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Ability to analyze large data sets and extract actionable insights
Key Competencies
Strong analytical mindset with focus on profitability
Detail‑oriented with high level of accuracy
Ability to translate financial data into operational insights
Proactive and solution‑driven
Strong communication skills across departments
High integrity and accountability
What we offer
Paid leave benefits
Group Health & Life Insurance
Employer paid benefits including Dental and Vision
401K (up to 4% match)
Supplemental Insurance
Hours/Pay
Full‑time 40 hours, business hours Monday thru Friday, 8am‑5pm.
Market competitive hourly pay depending on experience
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