Accountant

LHH; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH in Grand Rapids seeks a detail-oriented Accountant to support journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close and financial reporting. You will assist with AP/AR, budgeting and analyses, and help improve accounting processes across the company.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and solid experience with ERP systems and Excel, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous professional accounting experience.
• Experience with journal entries, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review financial data for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare account analyses, schedules, and financial reports.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Maintain supporting documentation and organized accounting records.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting-related questions and discrepancies.
• Ensure accounting activities are completed in accordance with established company policies and procedures.

Skills

Journal entries

GL accounting

Account reconciliations

Excel skills

ERP software

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join a growing accounting and finance team. This position is ideal for someone with a strong general accounting background who enjoys working with financial data, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts

• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

• Review financial data for accuracy and investigate discrepancies

• Prepare account analyses, schedules, and financial reports

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed

• Maintain supporting documentation and organized accounting records

• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as assigned

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting-related questions and discrepancies

• Ensure accounting activities are completed in accordance with established company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

• Previous professional accounting experience

• Experience with journal entries, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations

• Knowledge of month-end and year-end close processes

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience working with ERP or accounting software

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Financial statement preparation

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Accruals and prepaid expenses

• Fixed assets

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Audit support

• ERP systems

• Process improvement

• Advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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