Senior Accountant

Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing manufacturing-focused finance team.

This hands-on role supports day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and financial analysis under the direction of the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will have a strong general accounting background and be ready to take greater ownership of processes while collaborating with leadership and the accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3-5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience with general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee day-to-day accounting activities including AR/AP, payroll, cash management, and GL.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities with reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and recurring reports.
• Analyze financial results and explain significant variances.
• Support Finance Director with projections, cash flow, job costing, and ad hoc reporting.
• Provide backup for accounting functions as needed.

Skills

GL accounting

AP/AR

Payroll

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Reports to:

Director of Finance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides guidance and support to the Accountant; may assist with oversight of day-to-day accounting activities.

Summary/Objective:

Specialty Tooling Systems (STS) is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This is a hands-on accounting role responsible for supporting the company's day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate has a strong general accounting background and is ready to take greater ownership of accounting processes while working closely with the Director of Finance and Accountant. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to continue growing their career and take on increased responsibility within a growing Automation & Integration company.

Essential Functions:

• Perform and oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and general ledger activities.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and recurring financial reports.
• Analyze financial results and assist with identifying and explaining significant variances.
• Support the Director of Finance with projections, cash flow analysis, job costing, and other ad hoc financial reporting.
• Review accounting transactions and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide guidance and support to the Accountant and serve as backup for accounting functions as needed.
• Work with program management and company leadership to monitor job costs and align costs and revenue with individual projects.
• Assist with payroll administration and related reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Provide backup support for general office administration and employee-related administrative functions, including onboarding, benefits, and employee records, as needed.
• Coordinate with corporate HR and other TSG shared-service teams as appropriate.
• Perform other accounting and administrative responsibilities as needed within a small, collaborative team.

Required Competency, Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of core accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, and cash management.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies and trends.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned accounting functions.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to remain hands-on and assist wherever needed within a small accounting team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with financial and employee information.

Preferred Experience:

• Job costing or project-based accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience training or mentoring other accounting employees.
• Payroll experience.

Physical Demands:

• High manual dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to use a computer for a prolonged amount of time
• Ability to move or lift files and boxes up to 20 pounds

Work environment:

Office setting within a manufacturing environment.

Position type and expected hours of work:

Full time, Monday-Friday. 40 hours per week.

Travel:

None.

Compensation/Benefits:

STS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending.

Other duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

STS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. STS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.