Staff Accountant

Tech Defenders; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Tech device discounts

Casual dress code

Free company swag

Job summary

Tech Defenders in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Staff Accountant to own daily transactions, accounts receivable, and financial record-keeping. You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse to keep our financial data accurate and aligned across departments.

The role requires 1–3+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and proficiency with Oracle NetSuite and GAAP. Strong Google Sheets skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 1–3+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or other mid-market ERP preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and advanced Google Sheets skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• PO reconciliation, billing, and matching to billable amounts.
• Daily bank reconciliation to keep accounts balanced.
• Pricing queue management for inventory processing.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards using Google Sheets.
• Oversee credit card expenses and employee reimbursements via Brex.
• Execute month-end close entries including accruals and fixed assets.
• Manage customer terms and credit limits with underwriting vendor.
• Collaborate on credits, returns, and collections with Sales & Purchasing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication of financial boundaries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Google Sheets

Job description

As our Staff Accountant, you will be the engine behind our daily transactional accounting, accounts receivable, and financial record-keeping. This isn't just a heads-down math role; you will act as a vital financial bridge, collaborating cross-departmentally with our Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to keep our financial ecosystem highly accurate and perfectly aligned.

What You'll Do (Essential Functions)

PO Reconciliation & Billing: Review, update, and match purchase orders to the correct billable amounts, ensuring absolute accuracy in our billing records.

Bank Reconciliation: Complete and actively manage the daily bank match process to keep our accounts in perfect balance.

Pricing Queue Management: Accurately enter purchase pricing for inventory being processed and received at our facility.

Financial & Business Reporting: Own, manage, and update critical financial and business tracking dashboards utilizing Google Sheets.

Expense & Reimbursement Management: Oversee credit card expenses and employee reimbursements seamlessly through Brex.

Month-End Close: Prepare and execute key month-end close journal entries, specializing in Accruals, Fixed Assets, and Prepaids.

Credit & Underwriting: Manage customer payment terms and credit limits in partnership with our external underwriting vendor.

Credits & Returns: Collaboratively partner with Sales and Purchasing teams to resolve and manage credit memos for both vendors and customers.

Collections: Directly handle and monitor collections for terms-based customers, protecting company cash flow while maintaining outstanding, professional customer relationships.

What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent financial field.

Experience: 1-3+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Systems: Experience with Oracle NetSuite (or another mid-market ERP platform) is highly preferred.

Technical Skills: A solid, working understanding of GAAP and advanced proficiency in Google Sheets (including complex formulas).

Soft Skills: Exceptional eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate financial boundaries professionally and directly.

Culture Match: Strong personal alignment with Tech Defenders' core values.

Why Join Us?

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive choice of medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.

Financial Security: A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off to give back to the community.

Tech Discounts: Steeply discounted tech devices for employees, their friends, and their families.

Casual & Fun Vibe: A casual dress code, free company swag/branded gear, and interactive team-building events.

Tech Defenders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All dynamic, qualified applicants are encouraged to apply!

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