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We’re that tiny tech startup…that made it and keeps getting better and bigger. After 25 years, Sterling has evolved from a value-added computer-hardware reseller to a full-scale IT-solutions provider (“Client to Cloud,” we say), with brand-name manufacturer-partners like Dell Technologies, Cisco, HPE, Red Hat, and VMware; top-tier clients; and multimillion-dollar tech projects. We’re a place where you can make your mark and advance — because the ceiling hasn’t been set yet.

We currently have openings at our new 83,000-square-foot headquarters in North Sioux City, South Dakota (great sunsets, low traffic, reasonable housing, no state income taxes), or one of our eight other U.S. locations. Sterling is growing at a rate of 26% annually and has several openings — for passionate salespeople, brilliant software engineers, squared-away project managers, detail-loving admin, and more. https://sterling.com/career-opportunities/ for more info.

Title: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Jennifer Deitloff, CFO

Location: North Sioux City, SD

Job Description: The Staff Accountant supports the CFO with administrative, bookkeeping, financial reporting, clerical, accounts payable and accounts receivable duties. The Staff Accountant prepares financial reports and collects statistical data, assists with the analysis of this data, and recommends action to the CFO based on this information. The Staff Accountant assists the CFO with additional tasks as needed in support of Accounting functions.

Required Technical Skills: The Staff Accountant should be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. Also, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional is required. Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM is a plus.

Required Education/Experience: The Staff Accountant should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting related role. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar business-related field with an emphasis on accounting is required. Payroll processing experience is a plus.

Requirements:

• Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality. Able to communicate, coordinate, and work effectively with coworkers.
• Very organized, detail-oriented worker.
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to prepare and analyze financial reports and statistical data.
• Strong accounting-based background and knowledge of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all corporate financial data.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collect statistical data from accounting software. Summarize, interpret, and present data into report format.
• Prepare monthly financial reports in support of the CFO and other senior management.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly reports detailing expenses by cost center.
• Complete month-end closing tasks.
• Perform additional accounting functions as requested by the CFO.
• Answer and explain accounting procedural questions from other departments.

Sterling Computers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or applicable local law.