Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

TISAS Arms Corp
· Buford, Georgia
· Full-Time
· Hourly Non-Exempt
· Reports to VP of Finance & Operations

This is a full-time position classified as Hourly Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Bookkeeping work primarily involves the application of established accounting procedures and does not qualify for the Administrative or Professional exemptions. The employee is paid an hourly rate for all actual hours worked and is eligible for overtime compensation at 1.5x the regular hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.

Accurate time tracking is required.

TISAS Arms Corp is the U.S. operating division of TİSAŞ — Trabzon Silah Sanayi

A.Ş. — a Turkish firearms manufacturer founded in 1993 and recognized worldwide for engineering quality, manufacturing precision, and competitive value. From our distribution facility in Buford, Georgia, we receive firearms direct from our Trabzon manufacturing facility and ship to a growing dealer network across the United States.

The Bookkeeper is the day-to-day owner of TISAS Arms Corp's financial recordkeeping. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, this role handles accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit‑card reconciliations, general‑ledger maintenance, expense‑report processing, sales‑tax filings, and support for month‑end close. The Bookkeeper also plays a critical role supporting the company's regulated cost accounting: reconciling import costs from Trabzon shipments, tracking landed costs, and coordinating with the Compliance Manager on quarterly TTB Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET) filings.

This is a hands‑on, high‑volume role suited to an organized, detail‑driven professional who thrives on clean books and predictable close cycles. The Bookkeeper works closely with the Director of Finance & Operations, Compliance Manager, Operations Manager, external tax preparers, and TISAS HQ in Trabzon.

• Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system, verify accuracy against purchase orders, and route for approval per company policy.
• Process weekly vendor payment runs (ACH, wire, and check) in coordination with the Director of Finance & Operations.
• Maintain vendor master data, including W-9 collection, ACH banking details, and payment terms.
• Generate and issue customer/dealer invoices; apply payments; follow up on aging receivables.
• Maintain the accounts receivable aging report and
  ** escalate
  * * significantly overdue accounts to management.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all TISAS Arms Corp operating and payroll accounts.
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements against submitted receipts and expense reports; flag missing documentation.
• Reconcile intercompany and clearing accounts on a monthly basis.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.

• Record recurring and standard journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
• Support the monthly close process, including preparation of trial balance, close checklists, and standard financial reports.
• Maintain the chart of accounts under the direction of the Director of Finance & Operations.
• Assist with year‑end close, audit preparation, and coordination with external tax preparers.

• Support payroll processing through the company's HRIS/payroll platform, including time‑and‑attendance import, review, and reconciliation.
• Record payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll liability accounts.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax filings in coordination with the payroll provider.

• Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns in Georgia and any other applicable jurisdictions.
• Support the Compliance Manager with quarterly TTB Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET) preparation, including gathering shipment data, applying the correct tax rate, and reconciling to A&D records.
• Track and reconcile landed cost accounting for inbound container shipments from Trabzon, including…