Senior Accountant: GAAP, Forecasting & Process Leadership

Granger Waste Services, Inc; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 15% 401(k) contribution with no

Competitive hourly pay

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Supportive, team-oriented work enviro

Stable, locally owned company with<br>

Job summary

Granger Waste Services, Inc. in Lansing, MI seeks an experienced accounting professional to own general ledger activities, supervise reconciliations and prepare financial reports.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, process improvements and team mentorship in a stable, locally owned company with strong community values. The position offers strong benefits including 401(k) with up to 15% contribution, health/dental/vision, PTO and holidays, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements and performing reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Own general ledger functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries and financial statement preparation.
• Review and analyze account balances to identify anomalies and ensure accuracy.
• Manage the reconciliation and accuracy of all account balances.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead financial software projects and system enhancements.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures, documentation and training materials.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to streamline accounting processes.
• Serve as a key contact for accounting-related questions and issues.
• Mentor and support accounting team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Granger Waste Services, Inc. in Lansing, MI seeks an experienced accounting professional to own general ledger activities, supervise reconciliations and prepare financial reports.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, process improvements and team mentorship in a stable, locally owned company with strong community values. The position offers strong benefits including 401(k) with up to 15% contribution, health/dental/vision, PTO and holidays, and a supportive team environment.