Accounting Manager

AC Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Grand Rapids is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the organization's accounting and general ledger. This role leads full-cycle accounting, month-end close, budgeting, and compliance while driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years in accounting, a BA/BS in a related field, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. Collaboration with management and independent problem-solving are essential in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accounting (public or corporate)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or related field
• Solid GAAP understanding and month-end close experience
• Excel proficiency with pivots and lookups
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to build relationships
• Self-starter who can multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both in a team and independently with minimal guidance

Responsibilities

• Own full cycle accounting and general ledger responsibilities.
• Manage month-end close, annual budgeting, and compliance processes.
• Reconcile ledgers for domestic entities; support fixed asset schedules and asset management.
• Oversee accounts payable and revenue recognition incl. ecommerce and inventory valuation.
• Prepare tax filings and assist with MLS NEXT Pro reporting and ad-hoc requests.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel expertise

Strong communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Shopify

Sage 50/QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

AC Grand Rapids is an MLS NEXT Pro expansion club set to launch in 2027. As a new pillar in the West Michigan sports landscape, the club is committed to building a best-in-class sporting and entertainment organization that reflects the pride, passion, and values of the Grand Rapids community. We are building an innovative and community-driven club that wins on and off the pitch.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will own all aspects of the accounting and general ledger of the organization. This role is responsible for the full cycle accounting of the organization, month end close processes, quarterly and annual compliance, annual budgeting, and providing insights to support data driven decision-making. Thus, the ideal candidate is a proactive strategic thinker that is well-versed, confident, and comfortable with balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and compliance. This person thrives in dynamic, fast paced environments with an eye for process change and operational structure improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile general ledgers for domestic entities.
• Prepare and upload journal entries.
• Provide support in maintaining fixed asset roll forward schedules and accounting for acquisitions, capitalization, changes in useful lives, dispositions, impairments, etc.
• Own accounts payable process.
• Manage e-commerce revenue recognition and inventory valuations.
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with assessment of internal control evaluations and provide insight to management about areas of risk.
• Support the annual budget process by providing well-reasoned, in-depth variance analyses.
• Assist in preparation of MLS NEXT Pro related reporting, such as post-game reporting and annual league financial reporting.
• Prepare tax-related filings.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests.
• Ensures that all ticket and sponsorship revenue is properly recognized in accordance with applicable accounting standards and that deferred revenue balances are accurately maintained and reported.
• Ensure that all accruals have been properly assessed for cut-off and are recorded
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to streamlining accounting operations.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor / Management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least three years in an accounting related role, public, or corporate accounting experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or related field required
• Solid understanding of generally accepted account principles (GAAP), month-end close process, basic tax compliance, internal controls, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically intermediate knowledge of Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to build positive working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Self-starter, self-motivated, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with an eye for process and structure improvement.
• Comfortable and flexible working both in a team environment and independently autonomously with little guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Shopify and accounting software comparable to Sage 50 or Quickbooks Desktop.
• Experience with Michigan tax filings