Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable Accountant

Compiles and maintains accounts payable records for multiple business units.

Essential Job Functions:

• Processes all vouchers for payment.
• Processes credit card purchases and accruals for multiple business units and intercompany transactions.
• Requests credit card applications and system access for employees with corporate office.
• Collaborates with purchasing department to resolve purchase order discrepancies.
• Process PO returns in ERP system.
• Collaborates with department managers to approve non-PO invoices.
• Responds to all vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Analyzes vendor accounts and resolves past due payments.
• Matches weekly invoices to printed checks and files invoices.
• Builds and maintains working relationship with vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares analysis of accounts (as required).
• Performs and assists in monthly closing process including monthly general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly sales use tax filings.
• Processes annual 1099 reporting.
• Assists with requests from internal and external auditors.
• Serves as backup for the other staff when they are out on vacation or sick leave.
• Performs all other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Supervisory & Operational Authority: No direct reports

Position Profile:

Required Experience: Five (5) years A/P experience required

Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong PC skills
• Professional experience with ERP systems (Preference for Sage 100)
• Experience with sales tax and 1099 reporting
• Teamwork focused
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

Physical Demands:

• Perform some repetitive motion activities
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Sit for prolonged periods

Safety Requirements - General Safety Guidelines and other guidelines as required by specific duties.

Work Environment: General Office, Monday-Thursday On-Site and Flexible Fridays.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.