Accountant

Canyon Equities; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Canyon Equities in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Corporate Controller with essential accounting and financial processes. The role involves collaboration across internal departments and external parties, with exposure to multiple business operations within Canyon Equities and its related entities.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of core accounting functions and a drive to deepen their experience, leveraging ERP systems and Excel to ensure

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 Pivot Tables and complex formulas.
• Ability to multitask effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• General tax knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting – assist with close and consolidate reports.
• Accounts Receivable & Banking – invoices, deposits, reconciliations, collections.
• Accounts Payable – code invoices and process payments.
• Intercompany & Asset Management – reconcile intercompany transactions; manage fixed assets.
• Payroll, Inventory & Compliance – review payroll and assist inventory reconciliation; ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel Pivot Tables

Time management

Tax knowledge

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.