Staff Accountant

Job Description

Dante Valve is a family-owned company that manufactures valves for military and industrial applications. We have been in business for 65 years and our work is driven by our values of Quality, Responsibility and Service. We offer a competitive salary and opportunity for growth along with excellent benefits including 401(k), profit sharing plan, medical & dental, paid holidays, vacation plan and sick leave.

Our employees are our most treasured asset and in addition to offering a generous compensation and benefit package, we work hard to build a culture of caring, respect and appreciation for all that they do.

The Staff Accountant supports the Controller with general ledger duties, month-end close, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and financial reporting. This role maintains accurate financial records, assists with compliance activities, and provides backup transactional support when needed.

• Perform month-end close tasks and prepare journal entries (accruals, prepaids, amortization, reclasses).
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and review GL activity for accuracy.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll and benefit accounts; coordinate with HR as needed.
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements.
• Maintain fixed asset records and prepare depreciation entries.
• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and other compliance schedules.
• Assist with audit schedules and documentation at the direction of the Controller.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide occasional backup support for transactional functions (AR/AP/cash application) during absences or peak periods.
• Apply GAAP and government contracting requirements (CAS, FAR, DFARS) in daily accounting tasks to support compliant financial operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Plex a plus).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical skills, and communication.
• Ability to manage deadlines, handle confidential information, and work independently.

• Must be able to pass a thorough background check including a drug screen.
• Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to review and access ITAR, CUI, NNPI and similar regulations and material.
• E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full Time

Job is at our Norfolk, VA location