Accountant 3

Granger Waste Services; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) up to 15%

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Locally owned company

Job summary

Granger Waste Services in Lansing, MI is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage the general ledger, monthly close, and financial reporting. You will ensure GAAP compliance, assist with audits, and drive process improvements with strong Excel and cost accounting knowledge.

This is a full-time exempt role offering stability and growth within a community-focused organization. Location: Lansing, MI; Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Exempt status; Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations and analyzing financial data.
• Experience supporting audits and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own general ledger functions including reconciliations, journal entries and financial statement preparation.
• Review and analyze account balances to identify anomalies and ensure accuracy.
• Manage the reconciliation and accuracy of all account balances.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Monitor financial trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support strategic planning through accurate financial analysis and reporting.
• Oversee cash management processes, reconciliations and reporting.
• Analyze variances and ensure accuracy of cash-related transactions.
• Maintain and track fixed assets, including depreciation, insurance, licensing and reporting.
• Conduct internal audits and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Support tax reporting and regulatory compliance activities.
• Lead financial software projects and system enhancements.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures, documentation and training materials.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to streamline accounting processes.
• Serve as a key contact for accounting-related questions and issues.
• Mentor and support accounting team members.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

• Up to 15% 401(k) contribution with no employee match required
• Competitive hourly pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Stable, locally owned company with strong community values

Why You'll Love Working Here

Consistent Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

What You'll Get

• Up to 15% 401(k) contribution with no employee match required
• Competitive hourly pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Stable, locally owned company with strong community values

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Own general ledger functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries and financial statement preparation
• Review and analyze account balances to identify anomalies and ensure accuracy
• Manage the reconciliation and accuracy of all account balances
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Ensure financial reporting complies with company policies and accounting standards
• Support month-end and year-end close processes

Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to support business decisions
• Monitor financial trends and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support strategic planning through accurate financial analysis and reporting

Cash Management & Fixed Assets

• Oversee cash management processes, reconciliations and reporting
• Analyze variances and ensure accuracy of cash-related transactions
• Maintain and track fixed assets, including depreciation, insurance, licensing and reporting

Audits, Compliance & Controls

• Conduct internal audits and recommend process improvements
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies
• Support tax reporting and regulatory compliance activities

Process Improvement & Technology

• Lead financial software projects and system enhancements
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures, documentation and training materials
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to streamline accounting processes

Leadership & Team Support

• Serve as a key contact for accounting-related questions and issues
• Mentor and support accounting team members
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the business

Required Experience

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
• Working knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles
• Experience preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations and analyzing financial data
• Experience supporting audits and process improvement initiatives

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Skills

• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strategic thinking and sound business judgment
• Ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities within financial data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading projects and driving process improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Mentoring, coaching or team leadership experience

Work Schedule & Location

Location: Lansing, MI

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

About Granger Waste Services

Working at Granger Waste Servicesisn’tjust a career--it’sacalling.Guided by the Golden Rule,we'recommitted to caring for our customers, our communities and each other. Ifyou’reready to make a difference while building a rewarding career,we'dlove to have you on our team.