Ruger Looking for Senior Accountant at Prescott, Arizona Full Time

Description:

We are in search of a Senior Accountant to work in our Prescott, AZ location.   As an instrumental member of the accounting team, the Senior Accountant is responsible for processing of Processing/Management of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger functions, Month End Closing and will oversee Fixed Asset Management.

The ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with all levels of associates and promote a productive and amicable work environment, while still efficiently meeting business needs.  The individual must also be able to adhere to the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

 

Payroll Responsibilities (Two Business Units):

• Payroll Liaison to outsourced payroll provider for accurate and timely weekly and bi-monthly payroll processing.
• Research and resolve payroll problems. Work with internal and external customers to assure that payroll issues are researched and resolved timely.
• Reconciliation of Payroll Journals. (weekly)
• Workmen’s Compensation Audits. (annually)
• Entering of Tax Information for Associates into Payroll System.
• Management of Payroll Deductions and reconciliation to General Ledger; Garnishments/Employee Purchases, etc.
• Preparing and submission of Payroll Information for Associates required by agencies.
• Prepare/Enter Journals (into Oracle) for Corporate Office at month end.

 

Accounts Payable Responsibilities:

• Managing the Accounts Payable (AP) Department, which includes planning, scheduling and coordinating the work in AP.
• Print weekly Accounts Payable check run.
• Maintaining policies and procedures for invoice processing, travel reimbursement, and petty cash maintenance.
• Process invoices for services: Utilities, Outsourced Labor, etc.
• Preparing journal entries to make necessary corrections or adjustments.
• Vouchering of invoices as needed.
• Processing of invoices that relate to Sales and Use Tax are properly vouchered. Collection of data required to support/submission of Sales & Use Tax Reports.
• Interacting with external and internal customers with a focus on customer service.
• Back-up to AP Team in their absence.
• Responsible for preparing and supplying necessary information for internal and external audits.
• Support Corporate Staff in 1099 report preparation.
• Prepare/Enter (into Oracle) Journals to Corporate at month end.

 

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities:

• Make bank deposits (preparation and delivery to bank) of revenue received. Making sure all receipts received are deposited into bank and recorded in ledger for month end.
• Prepare miscellaneous invoices as necessary.
• Maintain Daily Cash Balance and request funding as needed.
• Prepare/Enter (into Oracle) Journals to Corporate at month end.

 

General Accountant Responsibilities:

• Supervise the closing of month end in timely manner as determined by Corporate’s schedules.
• Preparation/Entry (into Oracle) of General Journal Entries at month end.
• Preparation of Accrual Schedules for month General Journal Entries/Reversals.
• Prepare Reconciliations of General Ledger Accounts as required on monthly basis.
• Prepare Ad Hoc reports as needed.
• LIFO Index Reporting as requested.
• Other duties as assigned to include Ad-Hoc reporting to assist Divisional Controller.

 

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be of high integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times.  Other requirements and considerations include:

• Minimum of a four degree in Accounting or Business Management with a concentration in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years working as accountant with Payroll, Accounts Payable and General Ledger responsibilities. Minimum of 3 years in the utilization of ERP and Payroll Software.
• Able to supervise and/or review other people’s work for accuracy.

• Strong communication proficiency, organizational, and problem solving/analysis skills.   

• Accurately completes very detailed paperwork on a daily basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word) with an advanced level of Excel to include: Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, IF statements, etc.

• Complies with Company safety rules and regulations.
• Regular attendance; and is willing to work an occasional weekend, if necessary.

 

Preferred, but not required experience:

• Experience in Accounting in a manufacturing field.
• Applied experience using Oracle and/or Vantage payroll systems.

 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger keys accurately when using computer keyboard, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel or crouch, and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.

Salary: D.O.E-Please include your salary requirements with your resume.

 

Additional benefits to becoming a member of our team:

•             Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit share and bonus (bonus and profit share based on company performance)

•             Heath benefits including medical, dental, and vision

•             Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans

•             Paid Time Off (PTO)

•             Casual work environment

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