Smith & Wesson is hiring: Senior Accountant in Maryville

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Overview

The Senior Accountant applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures to analyze financial information, prepares accurate and timely journal entries to support financial reports and trial balances, and assists with developing and enforcing appropriate accounting control procedures. The role may involve closing or reviewing subsidiary financial statements and assisting in the preparation of consolidated financial statements. The Senior Accountant may participate in due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, as necessary, including post-acquisition integration and development of internal control systems for newly acquired businesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries as part of the month-end close process
• Prepare and review reconciliations of balance sheet accounts as part of the month-end close to ensure accurate financial results in conformance with US GAAP
• Assist with development of internal control processes and procedures for subsidiaries
• Prepare, collect, and maintain appropriate backup for auditor review and 404 compliance
• Assist in footnote preparation for quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC filings
• Assist and prepare reconciliation documentation to support amounts reported in the company's corporate income tax returns
• Participate in quarterly reviews and year-end audits
• Provide support and back-up of payroll processing when needed
• Support budget and forecast activities
• Provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Perform special accounting projects as assigned
• Support physical inventory counts, as needed

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience required
• Payroll processing/accounting experience highly preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and willingness to research and resolve accounting application issues
• Ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts
• Experience with SOX 404 compliance

Competencies and Skills

• Solid written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Strong command of the English language in written and oral communication
• Self-motivated, independent, proactive, organized, professional, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced team environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries as part of the month-end close process
• Prepare and review reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate financial results
• Assist with development of internal control processes for subsidiaries
• Prepare and maintain backups for auditor review and 404 compliance
• Assist in footnote preparation for quarterly filings
• Assist with reconciliation documentation for corporate income tax returns
• Participate in quarterly reviews and year-end audits
• Provide payroll support as needed
• Support budget and forecast activities
• Provide strategic recommendations and solutions to business and financial problems
• Perform special accounting projects as assigned
• Support physical inventory counts, as needed

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Service Awards

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Manufacturing and Accounting

Note: This listing presents the principal duties of the position and may be changed or supplemented at any time.