Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

The Accounts Payable Staff Accountant will perform assigned duties within the accounting department with a focus on accounts payable and other supporting duties. Additionally, the position will support the day-to-day accounting operations of VirTra, Inc. in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules, regulations and interpretive guidance, and compliance with US and multi-state tax codes.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and enters accounts payable invoices, reconciles Received Not Invoiced report daily.
• Enters vendor information into ERP system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly.
• Reconciles AP Aging Report.
• Review vendor invoice coding and correct as necessary
• Review cash flow weekly.
• Prepares weekly or biweekly accounts payable invoices aging and issues payments to vendors as approved.
• Processes routine payments as approved.
• Responds to vendor questions by researching accounts.
• Validates credit card charges against corporate policy for all card holders.
• Reconciles Corporate Credit Card accounts.
• Reviews employee expense reports and processes appropriately.
• Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash.
• Reconciles all AP accounts to general ledger including but not limited to received not invoiced accounts payable, credit cards payable, expense reports payable, and prepayment accounts asset accounts.
• Primary duties involve advanced knowledge in accounting procedures and involves consistently exercising their judgement and discretion when doing reconciliation, cash management, and journal entry corrections.
• Support internal audits and compliance procedures.

Other:

• Assist with organizing inventory cycle count processes
• Prepares sales tax returns for all states on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis
• Coordinates GSA preparation
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Time management logging of daily hours with job codes.
• Comply with department ISO 9001 processes and company quality policy.
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Maintain and renew city and state licenses
• Update Expensify platform with new codes and categories, train new card holders as needed
• Maintain VirTra registrations in required states and work with our registered agent CT
• Renew SAM VirTra registration
• Renew DDTC registration

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Basic understanding of accrual accounting and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Experience with or ability to learn ERP system such as Epicor.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience preparing and auditing financial documents and generating financial reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Competencies:

• Ethical Practice
• Relationship Management
• Problem Solving
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Collaboration Skills

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently the employee will be required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 15 lbs. and to sit and work at a computer for upwards of 4 hours at a time.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 3 years of corporate accounting experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Full time regular position working Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Flexible work hours required, which could include working evenings or weekends due to project demands or deadlines.
• Position based out of Chandler, AZ corporate office.
• Pre-employment background and credit check and drug test.

VirTra is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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