Senior accountant

For over 123 years, Buck Knives has been built on craftsmanship, quality and purpose. As our Finance Department continues to grow in sophistication and influence, we are adding a Senior Accountant who can bring both strong accounting expertise and leadership to the team.

The ideal candidate brings a solid technical foundation, a continuous-improvement mindset, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a respected company with a proud heritage, while helping advance and modernize the accounting function to support Buck Knives’ continued growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in key month-end activities: journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, allocations, and financial review.
• Support timely and accurate financial reporting, including financial statements, variance analysis, cost center reporting, and SKU-level insights.
• Maintain and improve core accounting processes—fixed assets, prepaid schedules, depreciation, and general ledger integrity.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and other regulatory or lender reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and strengthen accounting workflows.
• Review paper flow and processes, recommending improvements across the department.
• Provide AP/AR support as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative department culture and support the growth of junior team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; advanced skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting terminology and GAAP.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal sales tax reporting requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and departments.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and follow instructions delivered in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems involving multiple variables within standardized processes.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent from four-year college; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a manufacturing type setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.