Accountant

Canyon; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Canyon Equities in Grand Rapids seeks a Staff Accountant to provide essential administrative and financial support under the Corporate Controller. The role works with accounting personnel, internal departments, and external partners across the Canyon family of businesses.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of core accounting functions and be eager to deepen their experience through exposure to multiple industries and operations.

Qualifications

• Energetic self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and complex formulas).
• General tax knowledge and accuracy-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close & financial reporting duties and consolidation.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts and post journal entries.
• Assist with accounts receivable including invoicing and collections.
• Process vendor invoices and payments; manage supplier statements.
• Intercompany transactions and fixed asset management.
• Payroll, inventory tracking, and compliance support.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties as needed.

Skills

Energetic

Self-starter

Analytical skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

3-5 years accounting experience

ERP systems experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

At Canyon Equities, we believe great businesses are built on great people, strong partnerships, and the right resources to success.

As a shared services business, we provide strategic expertise and essential support in Information Technology, Finance, and Human Resources to a diverse family of companies, including Custer, CS Erickson, and FASTSIGNS of Grand Rapids. Our goal is to maximize both individual and company potential, helping the businesses we support operate more effectively and grow strategically.

As we look ahead, Canyon Equities is entering an exciting new chapter of growth, expanding our services beyond our existing portfolio to support additional businesses and industries. We’re building on a strong foundation, creating new opportunities for our team members to make an impact and grow alongside our organization.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organization, we’d love to meet you.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Staff Accountant will provide essential administrative and financial support services. The position works closely with other accounting personnel, internal departments, and external parties.

This position is part of Canyon Equities, the holding company for the Custer, Inc. family of businesses, including CS Erickson and FASTSIGNS Grand Rapids. This role provides exposure to a range of business operations across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will bring a foundational understanding of core accounting functions and be eager to deepen their experience.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Assist with the month-end close process and financial report consolidation for executive review
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with financial statement review

Accounts Receivable & Banking

• Generate customer invoices and apply incoming payments
• Manage daily bank deposits and perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow-up on outstanding collections
• Issue credit memos for returned products or billing discrepancies

Accounts Payable

• Process and code vendor invoices for select entities
• Prepare and upload check and ACH payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Support month-end close with AP-related entries and reconciliations

Intercompany & Asset Management

• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions
• Maintain and report on fixed asset records

Payroll, Inventory & Compliance

• Review payroll reports and reconcile as needed
• Support inventory tracking and reconciliation processes
• Other her duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Energetic, self-starter with a positive attitude
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with Pivot Tables and complex formulas
• Ability to multitask effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
• General tax knowledge

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting role
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Experience with the month-end close process

BENEFITS

Canyon will provide a competitive compensation plan. You will also receive a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.