Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Department: Accounting  Division: Accounting & Finance  

At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best… 

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to Honor God and Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

As a Senior Accountant you will be responsible for the functions outlined below:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset sub-ledger, including all additions and disposals as well as related Accumulated depreciation.
• Reconcile Prepaid and Accrual accounts, researching and reconciling all variances.
• Reconcile Current and Long-term debt accounts and maintain related supporting schedules.
• Prepares Sales tax and Federal Excise tax returns in addition to reconciling related Balance Sheet accounts.
• Analyze monthly expense account trends and provide thorough variance explanations.
• Assist with both external and bank audits. 
• Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 4-7 years of experience or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• May supervise and guide junior accountants.
• May require a CPA certification.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
• ERP or other business systems experience.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
• Must be able to manage time efficiently.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work under deadlines and pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget. 
• Strong computer software and Excel experience
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the work day.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug Free Workplace".

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at will employer.