We are looking for an experienced accountant to support core accounting operations and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for our service organization in Grand Rapids NW. The Sr. Accountant is well suited for an organized individual who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys balancing routine close activities with process improvement work. The ideal candidate will contribute across general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash activity, and audit support while helping strengthen the reliability of accounting processes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead key portions of the monthly close cycle, including preparing financial entries, reviewing inventory-related calculations, evaluating gross margin results, and supporting the completion of monthly statements.
- Analyze general ledger activity and perform account reconciliations to confirm balances are accurate, complete, and properly documented.
- Prepare revenue-related reporting and record journal entries that support compliant and timely financial reporting.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and process necessary banking adjustments.
- Maintain lien documentation for customer purchases in accordance with company policies and recordkeeping standards.
- Support annual audit preparation by assembling schedules, organizing requested documentation, and assisting leadership with auditor inquiries.
- Manage cash tracking activities by recording transactions, assisting with banking approvals, and processing online banking actions such as uploads or voids when authorized.
- Maintain fixed asset records within Epicor and external asset management software, and keep intercompany billing activity current between related entities.
- Update quarterly tax support schedules with eligible project revenue, cost details, and international shipping documentation, while also contributing to special projects and accounting process improvements.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a senior accountant or closely related role.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement support.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account analysis.
- Experience preparing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies with accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheets, with the ability to learn and maintain financial data across multiple platforms.
- Strong communication and organizational skills to support audit requests, intercompany activity, and cross-functional coordination.