Accountant II - Sioux Falls, SD

Description

Full-Time, Exempt

Sioux Falls, SD or Sandy, UT – In-Office (First Six Months), then eligible for Hybrid - based on business needs, performance, and leadership approval

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, perform detailed account analysis, and investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
• Post and reconcile vendor payments and other financial activity to maintain accurate accounting records
• Maintain and reconcile Accounts Payable activity, including verification, authorization, and vendor payments
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting, analyze variances, and provide recommendations based on financial results
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for process improvement
• Provide account analysis and financial information to support reporting and business decision-making
• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls and compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Support internal and external audits by preparing financial information and completing related deliverables
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen the accuracy and reliability of financial information

What You’ll Learn:

• Advanced financial reporting and general ledger accounting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Financial analysis that supports business decision-making
• Internal controls and financial compliance
• Internal and external audit processes
• Accounting process improvement within a growing financial services organization

Why Join Us:

• Greater Ownership: Take responsibility for core accounting activities beyond traditional transactional accounting
• Broader Experience: Gain exposure to financial reporting, general ledger accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and internal controls
• Business Impact: Provide financial analysis and insights that help support business decisions
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes rather than simply maintain them
• Career Growth: Continue developing toward Senior Accountant responsibilities
• Growing Organization: Build your career within a growing financial services company

What We’re Looking For:

Strong candidates typically have experience in:
• Corporate or general accounting
• Financial statement preparation and reporting
• General ledger accounting and account reconciliations
• Journal entries and month-end accounting activities
• Budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis
• Financial analysis and discrepancy resolution
• Internal controls or audit support

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Comfortable independently owning accounting responsibilities
• Naturally curious and willing to investigate discrepancies
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Accountable with strong follow-through
• Comfortable balancing recurring responsibilities with ad hoc requests
• Process-minded and interested in improving how work gets done
• Able to communicate financial information clearly
• Collaborative while also comfortable working independently

Work Environment:

• In-office position located in Sioux Falls, SD or Sandy, UT for the first six months
• Eligible for hybrid work thereafter based on business needs, performance, and leadership approval
• Professional office environment using standard office equipment and business systems
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs

Requirements

Required Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 

• Two or more years of accounting-related experience 

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) 

• Working knowledge of financial statements and reports, general ledgers, and journal entries 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities 

• Strong accountability and follow-through with a commitment to accurate and timely work

Preferred Experience: 

• NetSuite or comparable accounting system experience 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Expansion Capital Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to protected characteristics.