Operational Account Manager

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SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Operational Accounting Manager who willbe responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations with an understanding of GAAP. Position offers variety and includes Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Investor Relations, Budgeting & Forecasting, Treasury and Information Systems. The successful candidate must be a very strong accountant that also strives for process improvement and excellence with minimal supervision. This position could entail managing direct reports. This position must be able to interact well with other teams throughout the business to ensure all accounting-related activities for these functions are properly accounted for, documented, effectively tied into our process models along with updates to any of our current compliance registers.

Accounting Responsibilities Include:

• Recording, reconciling, and reporting transactions within the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, schedules and analysis for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare account analyses with month-to-month changes and year-to-year changes supported and explained.
• Prepare financial reports for Senior Management.
• Answer questions from Senior Management and internal and external auditors and provide support in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and make suggestions for improvement.
• Prepare and analyze reports, records, and financial data.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests, as needed.
• Analyzing data collected and recording and reporting upon results.
• Process, distribute, and review incoming sales orders; generate and submit invoices to customers for payment; prepare deposits and post cash receipts; process credit card sales; update and submit monthly reports on various ongoing projects for all divisions.
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities, and actively collect on past due accounts as needed.
• Assist with the monthly close process and preparation of financial statements and analysis, including bank reconciliation, journal entries, and reports.
• Assist with monthly sales tax reporting. Monthly use tax reporting.
• Review, edit and post daily labor transactions, material issues from inventory to manufacturing WTs and projects and receipt of purchased goods for manufacturing.
• Collaborates with operations on best practices and cost saving initiatives
• Responsible for all cash management & daily cash forecasting functions
• Help coordinate the annual audit/review, bank audits. A contact for external and internal auditor requirements
• Manage, mentor, and train employees
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance

Essential Job Requirements:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Dependable with strong sense of integrity.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) - able to communicate and establish working relationships with other departments and personnel; capable of drafting and organizing substantial documents.
• Strives for excellent performance for the whole team through individual performance and helping others succeed.
• Strong accounting experience and enjoys challenging the status quo and improving processes and controls.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and knowledge of spreadsheets, including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Ability to excel within tight time constraints and rapid turnaround situations.
• Strong analytical ability, good organization skills and excellent time management skills while also being a self-starter.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge within accounting and financial matters.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Must have familiarity with the accounts receivable lifecycle including sales orders, credit approvals, invoicing, collections, and payment processing

Proven Working experience as an Accounting Manager:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting & financial management experience in a related field and/or public accounting environment
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or CMA is a plus but not required
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating and closing financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Broad-based accounting operations experience in general and cost accounting, financial analysis, fixed asset accounting, receivables, payables, tax, audit, and legal compliance functions.
• High level of financial acumen and business operations understanding required
• Strategy and planning skills - demonstrated ability to proactively plan along with project management skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage projects and deadlines with limited supervision
• Demonstrable passion as a hands-on leader with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to adjust strategies and realign priorities in a continually changing environment
• Collaborative and analytical thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels in the organization, and a willingness to share information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.

Limitations and Disclaimers:

NFT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requests by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

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.