Accounts Payable Specialist

Company Overview

Byrna Technologies specializes in the development and manufacture of the most advanced security device on the market. The company has grown from a startup to explosive and sustained sales growth in a matter of a few months due to introduction of a uniquely effective flagship product: Byrna HD (Home Defense) can deter, disorient, and disarm would-be attackers at distances up to 60 feet. A solution for personal protection, our products are the safer alternative to traditional firearms.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be important to the organization and be a trusted member of the accounting team on all matters relating to the accounts payable.

The successful candidate will embrace professional development, communicate well with across all levels of the organization, while remaining organized and with great attention to detail. Primary responsibilities include monitoring day-to-day transactions and to understand and report on vendor balances. Own the Accounts Payable process and understand what the company is being invoiced for and the effect on the business.

Essential Functions

• Process vendor invoices for approval in NetSuite ERP using Squareworks AP Automation
• Work with receiving group on purchase order matching and receipts to the invoice
• Process other expense reports per company policy, post transactions
• Process check, ACH and Wire payments, verifying correct remit address
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Support cash management, daily reporting, bi-weekly credit card reconciliation, ensure all cash transactions are reflected in NetSuite in a timely manner
• Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and to assist with various ad hoc projects as needed
• Maintain and support Prepaid Inventory and Goods Received not Invoiced details for month end close
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with vendors, and colleagues
• Learn the business and culture thereby establishing credibility with the management team and peers
• Working with and collaborating with the management team and peers to satisfy the company’s accounting objectives

Experience / Education

Qualified candidates must have a base understanding of accounting principles with emphasis on Accounts Payable experience. Previous experience in a high growth, dynamic business while exhibiting success in the accounting organization.

Requirements include:

• 3 years’ experience in accounting
• Experience with NetSuite ERP preferred
• Manufacturing industry preferred
• Possess an intelligent and highly analytical thought process, with base-line accounting acumen.
• Able to navigate and learn new technology systems
• Exhibit the highest standards of ethical behavior
• A bright, strategic thinker—someone who is ahead of the curve with a “no surprises” mindset and a high sense of urgency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with senior leadership effectively

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of computer equipment. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work. Tasks my require extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Byrna Technologies embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We hire based on merit without regard to color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.