Accountant I

DCI, Inc. is 100% employee-owned engineered to order stainless-steel storage and processing vessels, agitators, and fully integrated skidded systems for the food, dairy and beverage industry. For 70 years, we’ve built our reputation on delivering quality that ensures the integrity of our customers’ products.

We are seeking a forward-thinking Accountant I to join our accounting and finance team during an era of digital transformation as the company migrates from a legacy environment to a state-of-the-art ERP system in 2026. This role will be pivotal in bridging the gap between old and new processes. You will manage full-cycle accounts payable, oversee the fixed asset ledger, and serve as the primary administrator for employee expense reimbursements and the use of company credit cards. We are looking for a "tech-forward" professional who understands the flow of costs to departments and jobs and can help implement "light-touch" workflows in a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.

Position Responsibilities:

ERP Transition & System Optimization

• Serve as a key functional user in cash disbursement, fixed asset management and employee expense reimbursement during the migration from a legacy system to a modern, state-of-the-art business system.
• Assist in data validation and process mapping to ensure the new system's AP and Fixed Asset modules are optimized for multi-site reporting.

"Light-Touch" Payables & Cash Disbursements

• Manage multi-site AP workflows, emphasizing accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Lead the shift toward a "light-touch" disbursement model by utilizing automated approval workflows and electronic payment integrations.
• Tax Compliance: Maintain accurate vendor records and take full responsibility for the annual processing and issuance of 1099s.

Expense Management & Corporate Cards

• Employee Expenses: Audit and process employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Company Credit Cards: Manage the corporate credit card program; reconcile monthly statements, verify receipts, and process payments to the card issuer.
• Petty Cash: Maintain and reconcile petty cash funds for designated manufacturing sites, ensuring proper documentation for all disbursements.

Fixed Assets & Depreciation

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Ledger for all entities, managing the lifecycle of assets from acquisition and CIP (Construction in Progress) to disposal.
• Calculate and post monthly depreciation, ensuring the new ERP is configured to handle asset schedules across different sites.

Cost Flow Analysis

• Apply a strong understanding of how costs flow through the manufacturing process to specific departments and jobs to ensure accurate General Ledger coding.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure expenses are aligned with departmental budgets and operational activities.

Month-End Closing

• Execute specific month-end close procedures, including reconciliations for AP, accruals, credit cards, and fixed assets.

Position Requirements:

• A 2 year degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing setting is ideal.
• Direct experience working within a modern ERP system. Prior experience with a system migration or implementation is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Familiarity with digital expense management and automated AP tools.
• Comfort with the transition from legacy systems to modern business software.
• High level of accuracy in managing cash disbursements, 1099s, credit card reconciliations, and asset records.
• A drive to automate manual tasks, eliminate paper-based workflows and create efficiencies to support the company’s overall growth.

DCI, Inc. is committed to a culture that promotes long-term career satisfaction and provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

• Competitive compensation.
• Profit distribution to employees via ESOP.
• A benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security.
• Work/life programs designed to provide a safe, secure, and balanced environment.
• Education and training programs to develop and grow a high-performance workforce.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56303 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000