Senior Accountant

Wertz & Associates; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Accountant - Client Accounting Services to elevate client financial reporting, processes, and decision-making. This role blends advisory work with hands-on accounting, acting as a trusted resource for business owners.

You'll lead financial statement prep, month-end close, and reconciliations while guiding clients on budgeting, forecasting, and workflow improvements in a technology-forward environment that supports QuickBooks and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 3-7 years accounting experience.
• Financial statement preparation experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to assigned clients and present financial results.
• Prepare financial statements and manage month-end close processes.
• Perform reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Support budgeting/forecasting and improve accounting workflows.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Accountant (Client Accounting Services)

Advisory-Focused Accounting | Trusted Advisor Role | Business Consulting

Compensation: $80,000-$110,000 Base + Bonus
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant - Client Accounting Services (CAS) to work directly with business clients, helping improve their financial reporting, accounting processes, and business decision-making.

This is not simply a bookkeeping role.

It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to business owners while helping them understand their numbers, improve operations, and make better financial decisions.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $80,000-$110,000 base salary
• Client-facing advisory work
• Significant business owner interaction
• Flexible scheduling
• Technology-focused environment
• Variety of industries and clients
• Growth path into leadership and advisory roles

The Opportunity

You'll serve as an outsourced accounting and advisory resource for clients while helping them improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Industries include:

• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Professional Services
• Real Estate
• Family-Owned Businesses
• Small & Mid-Sized Companies

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to assigned clients
• Present and explain financial results
• Assist clients with budgeting and forecasting
• Provide accounting process recommendations

Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare financial statements
• Manage month-end close processes
• Perform reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger accuracy

Technology & Process Improvement

• Support QuickBooks implementations
• Improve accounting workflows
• Assist with outsourced controller and CFO services

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 3-7 years accounting experience
• Financial statement preparation experience
• Strong communication skills

Preferred

• Public accounting experience
• QuickBooks expertise
• Client-facing experience
• Advisory or outsourced accounting background

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work options
• Professional development opportunities
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Career advancement support

About Our Client

Our client is known throughout West Michigan for helping privately held businesses grow and succeed. Their advisory-first philosophy allows professionals to have a direct impact on client success while enjoying meaningful relationships, flexible schedules, and a collaborative team environment.