Staff Accountant: Month-End & Financial Reporting

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

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.