We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations and systems-driven accounting processes for a manufacturing organization in Holland, Michigan. This position blends hands-on accounting work with process improvement, helping ensure accurate records, reliable reporting, and smooth coordination across multiple sites. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, confidence working in ERP environments, and the ability to strengthen workflows through thoughtful use of technology and reporting tools.
Responsibilities:
- Support monthly and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audit-ready financial records.
- Review payables and receivables activity to identify patterns, resolve aging or credit-related issues, and maintain accurate intercompany and uninvoiced receipt balances.
- Record and validate financial transactions such as cash postings, employee expense summaries, and payroll or card-related entries within the general ledger.
- Maintain accurate customer and supplier master data, including payment terms, tax settings, and credit parameters, to protect data quality across accounting systems.
- Act as a key resource for the accounting team on Epicor and related applications by answering user questions, troubleshooting issues, and improving day-to-day system usage.
- Develop more efficient accounting workflows by leveraging ERP capabilities, advanced Excel functions, and practical automation opportunities.
- Build and refine reports, queries, and other system-based outputs that support financial review, management reporting, and operational analysis.
- Coordinate with internal technology teams and external vendors during software updates, feature testing, access management, and data integrity efforts.
- Provide backup support for essential accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense processing tasks to maintain continuity in a multi-site environment.
- Contribute to audit support activities, documentation requests, staff training on system functionality, and ongoing process improvement initiatives.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger work, and reconciliations, preferably in a manufacturing or corporate setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Practical experience working in an ERP environment, with Epicor knowledge strongly preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, nested formulas, array-based functions, data cleansing techniques, pivot tables, and complex workbook maintenance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated interest in systems, data structure, and workflow efficiency.
- Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, or query-building solutions such as Power BI is an advantage.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to support, train, and collaborate with team members across accounting and other departments.