Staff Accountant

CFS; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Staff Accountant for its manufacturing operations. This role supports the month-end close, executes reconciliations, processes cash receipts, and maintains accurate journal entries to ensure financial integrity.

You’ll work with the accounting team to handle daily tasks and participate in special projects, requiring a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, solid Excel skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Prior accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and general accounting principles.
• Experience with cash applications or accounts receivable.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Process and apply customer cash receipts accurately
• Assist with month-end close and related accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Support the accounting team with daily accounting functions and special projects as needed

Skills

Reconciliations

Cash applications

Journal entries

Excel skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT – MANUFACTURING

A well-established manufacturing organization is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving discrepancies, and supporting the month-end close process.

What You’ll Do

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Process and apply customer cash receipts accurately
• Assist with month-end close and related accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Support the accounting team with daily accounting functions and special projects as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Prior accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and general accounting principles
• Experience with cash applications or accounts receivable
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a team environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a stable manufacturing organization where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the accounting function, gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting, and play an important role in the month-end close process.