Accountant

Ventura Manufacturing; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company located in Zeeland, MI is seeking an experienced accountant to manage core accounting operations. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, have over 3 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing sector, and be proficient in ERP systems and Excel. Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, executing month-end closes, and preparing financial statements. This is a full-time on-site role, focusing on accuracy and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience with general ledger operations.
• Manufacturing industry experience required with knowledge of production costing.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger operations and journal entries.
• Execute month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Support forecasting processes by analyzing financial data.

Skills

General ledger operations

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (IQMS, SAP, Oracle)

Excel

Job description

Overview

Overall Expectation: Own and execute Ventura Manufacturing's core accounting operations with accuracy, attention to detail, and operational excellence. This role requires a technically proficient accountant who maintains accurate financial records, ensures timely month-end close processes, and delivers reliable financial reporting while identifying opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintain the chart of accounts to ensure accurate and complete financial records.
• Execute month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing trial balances, reviewing account activity, posting adjusting entries, and ensuring all closing deadlines are met.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and variance analysis to support business decision-making.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash management activities to ensure accuracy between internal records and external bank statements.
• Support forecasting processes by analyzing financial data, identifying trends, tracking forecast vs. actual performance, and providing variance explanations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls including supporting internal and external audits, maintaining documentation, and following established policies and procedures.
• Leverage ERP systems and Excel to maintain data integrity, automate reporting, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate financial information across the organization.
• Identify and implement process improvements within accounting workflows, reporting structures, and month-end close procedures to drive continuous improvement.
• Support global accounting operations, including intercompany transactions, foreign currency (Fx) forecasting, and consolidation of international financial data.
• Help establish accounting best practices and standard work instructions, and train team members to ensure consistent execution across locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience with demonstrated competency in general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Manufacturing industry experience required with understanding of production costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial operations
• Proficiency with ERP systems (IQMS, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and strong Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modeling
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles with ability to apply them accurately in daily operations
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work onsite daily in Zeeland, MI

Preferred / Nice To Have

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure
• Automotive industry experience with knowledge of automotive supply chain and manufacturing processes
• Experience with cost accounting including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise including reporting automation and dashboard development
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with intercompany accounting, foreign currency transactions, and global consolidation processes
• Familiarity with international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and multi-currency ERP environments

About Us

Ventura Manufacturing is a global manufacturer of automotive, furniture, appliance, and other products. We believe we have a unique vision that goes beyond the usual business goals. We aspire to be a growing community that loves work and cares for people. Our goal is to improve lives by producing beneficial products, providing employment, growing people, and giving generously. We encourage entrepreneurial ownership, balanced by common sense standards and systems that we follow as a baseline for improvement. Ventura has a global footprint and is growing in size and capability. If our culture appeals to you and you meet the requirements, we would love to talk to you about joining our team.

Because of our high standards and continual strides for excellence in service and performance, it is most important that we are staffed with the best qualified individuals for each position. In keeping with these high standards, it is our policy to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons based on merit and qualifications, without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.