Staff Accountant

Kent Power; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Power in Rockford, MI is seeking a data-minded Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting across our growing multi-state organization. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, post journal entries, perform reconciliations, and assist with month-end close and reporting.

We encourage automation and data-driven improvements to move the accounting function forward. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 1–3 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial data.
• Strong Excel skills and interest in reporting, automation, and data-visualization tools.
• Technology-forward mindset with ability to learn new systems.
• High analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with business impact.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable activities across multiple companies, including invoice entry, vendor setup, and vendor payments.
• Support multi-company accounts receivable and payable processes, including customer invoicing.
• Prepare and post accurate, timely journal entries.
• Complete bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate effective resolutions.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide responsive support to internal and external partners.
• Evaluate recurring accounting activities and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Help automate manual and repetitive processes through available accounting, reporting, and workflow technology.
• Use data to recognize trends, validate results, and support stronger financial decision-making.
• Help strengthen documentation, controls, reporting tools, and standardized accounting procedures.
• Partner with departments across the organization to improve the quality and flow of financial information.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Reconcilations

Journal entries

Excel skills

Automation

Data visualization

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Priorities management

Education

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

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Michigan - Rockford, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Summary

Kent Power is looking for a data-minded, technology-forward Staff Accountant to elevate our accounting team and drive the function forward. This Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting needs of our growing, multi-state organization while helping us improve how financial information is captured, analyzed, and used. You will be responsible for core accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, close support, and financial reporting. You will be encouraged to identify inefficient or repetitive work, explore better ways of doing it, and leverage technology and automation to help move the accounting function forward as our organization moves into our next stage of growth.

Essential Functions

• Support accounts payable activities across multiple companies, including invoice entry, vendor setup, and vendor payments.
• Support multi-company accounts receivable and payable processes, including customer invoicing.
• Prepare and post accurate, timely journal entries.
• Complete bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate effective resolutions.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide responsive support to internal and external partners.
• Evaluate recurring accounting activities and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Help automate manual and repetitive processes through available accounting, reporting, and workflow technology.
• Use data to recognize trends, validate results, and support stronger financial decision-making.
• Help strengthen documentation, controls, reporting tools, and standardized accounting procedures.
• Partner with departments across the organization to improve the quality and flow of financial information.

Qualifications: Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• One to three years-plus of accounting experience preferred.
• A strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial data.
• Strong Excel skills and an interest in expanding your capabilities with reporting, automation, and data-visualization tools.
• A technology-forward mindset with the ability to learn new systems and identify better ways to use existing ones.
• High analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail without losing sight of the broader business impact.
• The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with accounting and operational teams.