Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits Package

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC partnered with a long‑standing organization in Spring Lake to recruit an Accountant who will become the finance lead during the transition to retirement. The role covers day‑to‑day accounting, internal controls, and reporting, with a hands‑on approach in a small team.

The ideal candidate brings 3–7+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in AP, AR, payroll, and month‑end close.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience as an Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
• Experience with AP, AR, Payroll, and month-end close.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Accountant overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Partner with the external CPA on year-end activities, tax preparation, and audit support.
• Lead light budgeting and forecasting processes as the organization grows.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial documentation.
• Support leadership with ad-hoc reporting and financial insights.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness across all accounting functions as the organization’s sole Accountant.

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a long‑established organization in Spring Lake seeking a hands‑on Accountant to step into a critical role as their long‑time finance leader transitions into retirement. This Accountant will manage day‑to‑day accounting operations while serving as the internal go‑to resource for financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting. The ideal Accountant thrives in a small‑team environment, enjoys variety, and is comfortable owning the full accounting cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Accountant overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
• Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Partner with the external CPA on year‑end activities, tax preparation, and audit support
• Lead light budgeting and forecasting processes as the organization grows
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial documentation
• Support leadership with ad‑hoc reporting and financial insights
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness across all accounting functions as the organization’s sole Accountant

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience as an Accountant or similar role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full‑cycle accounting
• Experience with AP, AR, Payroll, and month‑end close
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with leadershipDetail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable being the primary Accountant for the business

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a stable, community‑focused organization.

Salary $55,000 – 75,000 + Bonus and Benefits Package

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