Staff Accountant

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The role emphasizes financial reporting, reconciliations, and year-end accounting activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, a bachelor’s degree, experience with general ledger, reconciliations, GAAP, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software. This full-time position offers exposure to month-end close and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting workpapers.
• Support year-end tax preparation and compliance activities.
• Research accounting and tax-related issues as needed.
• Assist with annual audits and external reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial data and recommend process improvements.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 (Depending on Experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time

About The Role

An organization in the Grand Rapids area is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation and enjoys working with financial reporting, reconciliations, and year-end accounting activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting workpapers.
• Support year-end tax preparation and compliance activities.
• Research accounting and tax-related issues as needed.
• Assist with annual audits and external reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial data and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities.
• Play an active role in month-end, year-end, and financial reporting processes.
• Work alongside an experienced accounting team in a collaborative environment.
• Put your analytical skills to work while making a meaningful impact on day-to-day operations.