Job Description
Job Description
Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts, with a location in Lakefield, Ontario, Savage has been producing firearms for more than 125 years. Savage is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and targeting shooting centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Our firearms are best known for accuracy, performance and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovation, craftsmanship, quality and service. Learn more at www.savagearms.com.
The Art Of Craftsmanship’ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mIrF9OtAbA
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The Accounts Payable Specialist ensures the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and related transactions in compliance with company policies. This role maintains financial data integrity, supports month-end reporting and closing activities, and works with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and meet accounting deadlines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure AP transactions are recorded promptly and accurately.
- Reviews purchase orders, statements, and invoices to verify amounts owed and records and processes payments for debts owed by the organization.
- Verifies customer invoices are billed and coded accurately to job according to project documentation and customer requirements
- Process daily AP invoices and ensure invoices are recorded and coded accurately and matched against Purchase orders and the Good received to Company policy.
- Processes vendor invoices as received, accurately entering all data into Company accounting systems. Verifies vendor invoices are billed and coded accurately to job and period according to project documentation
- Accountable for all Accounts Payable deadlines and works closely with the Corporate Controller and other staff to ensure those deadlines are met
- Maintains appropriate approvals for non-purchase order Payables.
- Match and file all Payables
- Perform weekly check run including Positive Pay and maintain Outstanding Check Reports
- Perform month end Journal Entries and Accruals; Filing of 1099s; Maintain Capital Expenditure Files
- Responds to customer or vendor inquiries regarding payments or billing and researches and resolves discrepancies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma required, Associate’s Degree a plus
- 3-5 years prior Accounts Payable experience required
- Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite
- Broad knowledge of general ledger accounting, monthly close and reporting, and A/P
Savage Arms is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.