Staff Accountant - Payables

Handi Quilter is a global leader in the quilting industry, driven by the vision “Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters”®. Established for innovation and high quality, Handi Quilter is the only longarm quilting machine company with worldwide safety and electrical certifications, enabling a presence in over 700 independent retail locations worldwide. With a dedicated engineering team and a strong focus on user‑centered education, the company collaborates closely with quilters to develop innovative products while offering training and support through certified retail partners.

Handi Quilter takes pride in its top‑tier Customer Relations and Technical Solutions teams, ensuring exceptional client support. Located in North Salt Lake, UT, the company fosters a customer‑first culture and aims for excellence in every quilting machine it designs and builds.

Handi Quilter is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations, reconciling bank entries, and managing vendor and customer statements. You will play a key role in balancing ledgers and preparing regular financial reports.

• Review assigned financial statement areas for accuracy and compliance.
• Enter accounting data into ERP systems and related tools.
• Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy.
• Organize and update financial records.
• Recommend cost‑saving and revenue‑enhancing strategies.
• Perform monthly bank settlements and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external audits.
• Support month‑end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Analyze workflow processes and lead meetings as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Manage accounts payable using accounting software.
• Build and maintain relationships with domestic and international vendors.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Process invoices and reconcile purchase orders, prices, and terms.
• Maintain accounts, record entries, and reconcile books.
• Manage 1099 vendors and year‑end reporting.

• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain workflow.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate level).
• Ability to interpret financial reports and understand US tax regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience.
• Familiarity with GAAP principles.
• Accounts payable/receivable experience required.
• Experience with SAGE software is a plus.

• MS Office proficiency.
• Criminal background check and drug test upon conditional offer.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Manufacturing

Salt Lake City, UT $67,900.00-$71,500.00