Reconciliation Specialist

We are looking for a Reconciliation Specialist to support accounting operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Kentwood, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong experience in reconciliations, accruals, and inventory-related financial activity in a manufacturing setting. The person in this role will help maintain accurate records, investigate variances, and contribute to timely close processes while partnering with finance and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile a wide range of accounts, including bank activity, balance sheet accounts, general ledger balances, and credit card transactions, to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare journal entries and record accruals with appropriate supporting documentation in line with accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Review inventory-related balances, perform inventory reconciliations, and assist with accounting tasks connected to stock movement and valuation.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by completing assigned reconciliations and resolving outstanding items on schedule.
• Examine financial data to identify inconsistencies, research root causes, and correct discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized accounting records and support adherence to internal controls across daily and periodic financial processes.
• Provide schedules, reconciliations, and backup documentation requested during audit and review activities.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operational stakeholders to address issues affecting reporting in a manufacturing environment.
• Use SAP and Microsoft Excel to analyze transactions, track reconciliation status, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, Reconciliation Specialist, or similar role.
• Hands-on expertise with bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, daily reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations.
• Strong background in preparing accruals and completing inventory reconciliation activities.
• Current SAP experience is required.
• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, investigate issues independently, and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.