Senior Accountant

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a Grand Rapids-based company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. The role offers high visibility to leadership, ownership of core accounting activities, and opportunities to drive process improvements and support broader business initiatives.

The Senior Accountant will oversee the close process, manage general ledger activities, and contribute to accurate financial reporting in a GAAP-compliant environment, collaborating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–6+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities.
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles.
• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Complete detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain accuracy of general ledger accounts.
• Compile internal financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000

Our client, a reputable and expanding company in the Grand Rapids area, is looking to add a Senior Accountant to their team. This position provides visibility to leadership, ownership over core accounting activities, and the chance to drive process enhancements and support broader business initiatives.

Role Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing general ledger activity, managing the close process, and assisting with financial reporting. This role works closely with various departments to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles
• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals and other adjustments
• Complete detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Maintain accuracy of general ledger accounts
• Compile internal financial reports and supporting documentation
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts
• Assist with audit preparation and act as a liaison for external auditors
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insights to leadership
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–6+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid knowledge of GAAP principles
• Strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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