Accountant

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Accountant to join a small, collaborative team. This hybrid role starts with training on-site and transitions to a mix of on-site and remote work, with minimum 2 days onsite. The position focuses on general accounting, reconciliations, AP/AR, and accurate financial data management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, strong accrual-based knowledge, and experience with NetSuite and advanced Excel. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general accounting experience.
• Strong accrual-based accounting knowledge.
• Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations, AP, and AR.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Enter and reconcile miscellaneous transactions in NetSuite, including transfers, fees, and other activity.
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements and ensure proper coding.
• Enter and apply payments from various platforms (AR).
• Record credit card payments and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of all incoming payments (AR).
• Scan, upload, and enter bills for non-inventory vendors (AP).
• Enter credit memos and apply to appropriate invoices (AP).
• Run and review open bills reports, ensuring accuracy of due dates (AP).
• Assist with payment processing, including checks and electronic payments (AP).
• Support ongoing cleanup, organization, and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and process improvements.

Skills

Accrual-based accounting

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Excel – Advanced

Job description

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid after training - minimum 2 days onsite)

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Our client is a long-standing company in business for over 40 years. This is a small, quiet, and collaborative environment with a close-knit team. The culture is relaxed and low-key - business casual attire (jeans welcome), and even dogs in the office. Most operations are handled online, so this is a non-customer-facing role with minimal interruptions.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting / Reconciliations

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Enter and reconcile miscellaneous transactions in NetSuite, including transfers, fees, and other activity
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements and ensure proper coding

Accounts Receivable

• Enter and apply payments from various platforms
• Record credit card payments and intercompany transactions
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of all incoming payments

Accounts Payable

• Scan, upload, and enter bills for non-inventory vendors
• Enter credit memos and apply to appropriate invoices
• Run and review open bills reports, ensuring accuracy of due dates
• Assist with payment processing, including checks and electronic payments

Additional

• Support ongoing cleanup, organization, and accuracy of financial data
• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and process improvements

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of general accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting
• Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations, AP, and AR
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred

• Experience with NetSuite (strongly preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Advanced Excel skills