Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Norton Shores, Michigan. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily transactional activity, and supporting period-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across reconciliations, general ledger activity, and financial close processes while working effectively with both internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily cash activity by recording deposits, applying incoming payments to customer accounts, and handling credit card transactions with accuracy.
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances, provide account statements upon request, and help maintain timely collections follow-up.
• Create and distribute invoices each day, update shipment-related tracking details, and maintain organized supporting documentation.
• Submit required invoices through customer portal systems and ensure billing records remain current and complete.
• Process assigned vendor invoices, review account statements, and resolve discrepancies to support accurate accounts payable records.
• Prepare monthly commission reporting for external representatives and circulate finalized reports on schedule.
• Support accounting operations through journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and bank reconciliation work.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, audit support, daily mail distribution, and other accounting or administrative duties assigned by leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in month-end close and general ledger accounting within a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliation procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial records and support financial statement and audit-related activities.
• Experience handling invoicing, cash application, and accounts payable processing with a high level of detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in organizing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Comfortable working independently while also supporting broader accounting and operational needs as required.
• Experience with D365 and QuickBooks preferred.