Senior Accountant

Grand Traverse Refrigeration; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Traverse Refrigeration, Inc. in Traverse City, MI, is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead payroll, AR, invoicing, AP, and reporting. This hands-on role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and collaboration with ownership, Controller, and senior leadership.

You will ensure compliance, support HR backup tasks, and help optimize processes using QuickBooks Online and ServiceTitan to drive accurate financial insights for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct payroll processing responsibility.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) required.
• HR or benefits administration experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing, bi-weekly schedules, compliance, and reporting.
• Manage month-end close, cash flow tracking, and financial reporting.
• Oversee AR, invoicing, and collections to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Process AP and vendor invoices; support inventory valuation and reconciliation.
• Assist with HR-related tasks, onboarding, and benefits administration as needed.
• Improve internal controls and partner with leadership on key financial projects.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Inventory accounting

Payroll

HR support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ServiceTitan

Job description

Grand Traverse Refrigeration, Inc., established in 1976, has been a trusted partner for restaurants and professional kitchens in Northern Michigan. The company specializes in providing reliable and affordable commercial refrigeration sales, installations, and services. With decades of experience, Grand Traverse Refrigeration has built a reputation for prompt service and customer satisfaction. Located in Traverse City, MI, the company is dedicated to supporting the needs of its clients in the foodservice industry.

Role Description

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple accounting functions. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with internal teams, leadership, and clients.

The Senior Accountant works closely with ownership, the Controller, and senior leadership, supporting financial operations and day-to-day accounting activities. This role includes primary ownership of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing, compliance, and reporting. HR experience is preferred, as the position also provides backup support for benefits administration and other HR-related activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities

General Accounting & Finance

• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close
• Manage daily deposits and support cash flow tracking
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities
• Support the Controller with analytical, operational, and special projects
• Serve as a trusted accounting resource across departments

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Revenue

• Oversee customer billing and invoicing processes
• Monitor AR aging and collections to support healthy cash flow
• Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger
• Resolve billing discrepancies and client account inquiries
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and documentation

Invoicing & Billing (Back-up Support)

• Provide backup support, assisting with the invoicing lifecycle from job completion and service verification through invoice issuance and payment application
• Prepare, review, and issue accurate and timely customer invoices in alignment with service agreements, work orders, and contract terms
• Verify invoices accurately reflect labor, parts, materials, pricing, taxes, and discounts
• Partner with operations, service managers, and technicians to validate billable work as needed
• Support resolution of client billing inquiries and discrepancies
• Assist with invoice adjustments, credit memos, and rebilling with appropriate documentation
• Help ensure all billable activity is recorded in the correct accounting period
• Contribute to process improvements and support automation efforts in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and ServiceTitan
• Prepare invoicing and accounts receivable reports for management as needed

Accounts Payable (AP) & Inventory

• Serve as backup support for accounts payable invoice matching; primary responsibility resides with the Inventory and Support Specialist
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding
• Post invoices to inventory purchase orders within ServiceTitan
• Assist with inventory valuation, adjustments, and reconciliation
• Support cost of goods sold (COGS) tracking and overall inventory management

Payroll, Benefits & HR Support

• Own and manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations
• Assist with employee benefit enrollments and administration
• Complete monthly benefit reconciliations
• Serve as HR backup for onboarding, employee records, and compliance
• Support HR‑related projects and documentation as needed

Client Relations & Administration

• Maintain professional relationships with clients regarding billing and account inquiries
• Support general administrative tasks and special projects
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen internal controls and processes

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of AR, invoicing, AP, payroll, and inventory accounting
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong ethical judgment with the ability to manage confidential information discreetly and professionally

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct payroll processing responsibility
• Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) required
• Experience with ServiceTitan is a plus
• HR or benefits administration experience is highly desirable

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, including frequent use of keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to view and interpret detailed financial data on computer screens for extended periods.
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching within the office environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members and stakeholders.
• May occasionally need to lift and move office materials weighing up to 10–15 pounds (e.g., files, boxes of documents).
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods while performing analytical and numerical tasks.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Classification

Full-Time

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. This document does not create a contract of employment, either express or implied.

Grand Traverse Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.