Accounting Analyst - Onsite

Icon Fitness; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Summit Pointe is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support accurate budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes AP/AR, journal entries, and month-end activities while collaborating with department leaders on spending trends.

The position also covers payroll support, grant reporting, asset depreciation, and internal control adherence within a team-focused finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin preferred but not required.
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Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and posting general ledger journal entries.
• Preparing, reviewing, and posting accounts payable transactions.
• Preparing, reviewing and posting accounts receivable.
• Being cross trained in and able to process payroll with support.
• Reconciling balance sheet and income state accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual account support schedules.
• Perform ad hoc / routine financial analytics to understand/investigate variances in financial performance.
• Strengthen AP/AR workflows by identifying inefficiencies and recommending automation or process improvement.
• Assist with variance analysis and ensure timely completion of month ‑ end requirements.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for audit and compliance reviews.
• Communicate financial information to and collaborate with team leaders to identify root cause of financial variances and participate in improvement efforts as needed.
• Prepare grant and other contractually required financial reports.
• Maintain fixed asset listings and depreciation schedules.
• Work closely with department leaders to help them understand their budgets, spending trends, and reports.
• Serve as a flexible resource to support other finance functions such as payroll assistance, AR activity, reconciliations, or revenue reporting.
• Partner with cross ‑ functional teams to ensure alignment between financial expectations and operational practices.
• Maintain effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork across departmental lines.
• Support financial literacy across the organization through guidance, tools, and ongoing collaboration.
• Participate in corporate quality improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy within MDHHS, state, and federal guidelines.

Skills

AP/AR/Invoicing

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Job Summary / Objective

The Accounting Analyst role is crucial for CMHSP's finance functions, ensuring accurate budget preparation, forecasting, account analysis, and financial reporting for management, board, and stakeholders. The Accounting Analyst is a key member of the Finance team responsible for ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization’s financial operations. This role leads daily accounting activities with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and invoicing, while also monitoring financial performance, supporting departmental budgets, and strengthening financial literacy across teams. The Senior Accounting Analyst contributes to month ‑ end close, maintains the general ledger, supports revenue reporting, identifies process and automation opportunities, and provides backup support across other finance functions.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Preparing, reviewing, and/or posting general ledger journal entries.
• Preparing, reviewing, and/or posting accounts payable transactions.
• Preparing, reviewing and posting accounts receivable.
• Being cross trained in and able to process payroll with support.
• Reconciling balance sheet and income state accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual account support schedules.
• Perform ad hoc / routine financial analytics to understand/investigate variances in financial performance.
• Strengthen AP/AR workflows by identifying inefficiencies and recommending automation or process improvement.
• Assist with variance analysis and ensure timely completion of month ‑ end requirements.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for audit and compliance reviews.
• Communicate financial information to and collaborate with team leaders to identify root cause of financial variances and participate in improvement efforts as needed.
• Prepare grant and other contractually required financial reports.
• Maintain fixed asset listings and depreciation schedules.
• Work closely with department leaders to help them understand their budgets, spending trends, and reports.
• Serve as a flexible resource to support other finance functions such as payroll assistance, AR activity, reconciliations, or revenue reporting.
• Partner with cross ‑ functional teams to ensure alignment between financial expectations and operational practices.
• Maintain effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork across departmental lines.
• Support financial literacy across the organization through guidance, tools, and ongoing collaboration.
• Participate in corporate quality improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy within MDHHS, state, and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin preferred but not required.
• Willing to work on site 5 days per week.
• 3+ years of general accounting/finance experience 1+ year experience using automated AR/AP system such as Business Central or similar application
• Strong AP/AR/Invoicing hands‑on experience
• Good organizational, verbal/written communication, computer, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑directed and resourceful
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial staff.
• Experience with general ledger activities and month ‑ end close processes.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Self‑directed, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Process improvement mindset
• Prior experience with grant accounting, revenue recognition, or reconciliation of multiple a plus but not required
• Proficiency with financial software, reporting platforms, and Excel.

Benefits

• Premium health and vision within 30 days of hire
• Company sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
• Company paid short and long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• 401(K) match up to 5% after one year of service
• Social security alternative contributions
• Free YMCA membership
• Generous paid time off 14 paid holidays
• Licensure study materials and exam reimbursement
• Trauma Informed System of Care: A trauma-informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers. The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life domains. Participation is mandatory for activities required for Summit Pointe to become a “Trauma Informed System of Care.” PCN #18