Accounts Payable Accountant

Safariland; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Employer paid disability

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Safariland is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to compile and maintain accounts payable records across multiple business units. The role requires five years of AP experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with strong communication and organizational skills.

On-site environment in a general office setting, with Monday–Thursday on-site and flexible Fridays. Responsibilities include processing vouchers, accruals, PO discrepancies, monthly closing activities, and 1099 reporting, while supporting

Qualifications

• Five (5) years AP experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• ERP experience with Sage 100 preferred.
• Experience with sales tax and 1099 reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with purchasing and department managers.

Responsibilities

• Processes all vouchers for payment.
• Processes credit card purchases and accruals for multiple units and intercompany.
• Collaborates with purchasing to resolve PO discrepancies.
• Performs monthly closing process including general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly sales use tax filings and annual 1099 reporting.
• Assists auditors and serves as backup for staff as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong PC skills

Teamwork focused

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sage 100

Job description

Compiles and maintains accounts payable records for multiple business units.

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

Job Title

Accounts Payable Accountant

Summary Of Job

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

Preferred 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.

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 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.