Staff Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Battle Creek (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is partnered with a well-established manufacturing client in Battle Creek, MI to hire a Staff Accountant. The role is onsite with hybrid options and offers a salary range of $60,000 to $75,000.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, assist with month-end and year-end close, analyze variances, and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. A BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years in manufacturing are required, with ERP and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account variances.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Participate in audits and provide requested documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to support business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Onsite/Hybrid | Battle Creek, MI
Salary: $60,000-$75,000

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization in Battle Creek, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance, and contribute to a company that continues to expand its operations.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial data and investigate account variances
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities
• Assist with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost analysis
• Participate in audits and provide requested documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to support business objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Staff Accountant Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills