Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Colt Electro Optics (Colt Optics), a division of Colt CZ Group North America, is looking for a Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.

Located in Brighton Michigan, Colt Optics is a global supplier of electro-optics, magnified optics, night vision systems and other weapons, accessories and enablers.

As our Staff Accountant specializing in AP and AR, you’ll be the guardian of our financial flow. You’ll ensure vendors are paid promptly, customers are billed accurately, and our ledgers reflect reality down to the cent. Your work will directly support smooth operations, healthy cash flow, and strong relationships with both our partners and clients.

As a top-tier, experienced Staff Accountant, you’ll play a key role in shaping our financial processes and driving efficiencies.What You'll Do* Manage the full cycle of Accounts Payable—process invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments.

• Oversee Accounts Receivable—prepare and send invoices ensuring compliance with revenue recognition accounting guidelines, track payments, and establish processes to follow up on outstanding balances via system automations.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries for AP accruals, payroll and benefit entries, fixed assets depreciation and prepaid expense allocations.
• Reconcile various accounts monthly including AP, AR, and payroll related accounts, ensuring all entries are accurate and variances are resolved.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting processes.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, including AP, AR, accruals and reclasses.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in accounting-related software (Concur, Blackline, Epicor preferred) and Excel (sums, lookups, pivot tables).
• Ability to thrive in an uncertain environment, proposing and documenting process improvements that support business needs and promote a strong control environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,650 to $82,000 based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.
• The position may also be eligible for an annual incentive plan.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement-plan contributions; paid time off; paid holidays; life and disability insurance; professional-development support; and other company-sponsored programs.