Senior Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Accountant role in Muskegon, MI, responsible for enterprise fund accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. You will ensure GAAP compliance and support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, collaborating with department leaders to drive better financial decisions.

The position requires 4+ years of accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication. Preference for public-sector or government accounting and CPA progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years accounting/finance/audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and general accounting practices.
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise fund accounting activities, incl. reconciliations, journal entries, and financial record maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
• Support accounts receivable functions: billing, cash receipts, collections, revenue monitoring.
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts preparation, analysis, and administration.
• Monitor departmental financial performance and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
• Partner with department leaders to support budgeting and financial decision-making.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support regulatory reporting and audit preparation.
• Assist external auditors with documentation and analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with financial system enhancements and month-end/year-end close.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

BS&A

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: Muskegon, MI
Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000
Schedule: M-F, Full Time

Our client is a large, stable organization that provides essential services across a wide range of operational departments. They offer a collaborative work environment that values accountability, flexibility, and continuous improvement. Employees have the opportunity to work closely with leadership, support critical operations, and contribute to process enhancements that drive organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise fund accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial record maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
• Support accounts receivable functions, including billing, cash receipts, collections, and revenue monitoring.
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and administration of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor departmental financial performance and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
• Partner with department leaders to support budgeting and financial decision-making.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and audit preparation.
• Support external auditors by providing requested documentation and financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.
• Assist with financial system enhancements and month-end/year-end close activities.
• Provide clear financial guidance to non-financial stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of accounting, finance, or auditing experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and general accounting practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• Government, municipal, or public-sector accounting experience.
• Enterprise fund accounting experience.
• Experience with BS&A or similar accounting software.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience supporting financial audits and regulatory reporting.

Senior Accountant Senior Accountant Senior Accountant Senior Accountant Senior Accountant Senior Accountant Senior Accountant
#INNOV2026

EB-5690526549