Accountant

Canyon
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan
    5 days ago

    Job Description

     

    POSITION OVERVIEW

     

    Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Staff Accountant will provide essential administrative and financial support services. The position works closely with other accounting personnel, internal departments, and external parties.

     This position is part of Canyon Equities, the holding company for the Custer, Inc. family of businesses, including CS Erickson and FASTSIGNS Grand Rapids. This role provides exposure to a range of business operations across multiple industries.

     The ideal candidate will bring a foundational understanding of core accounting functions and be eager to deepen their experience.

     

    SPECIFIC DUTIES

     

    Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

    • Assist with the month-end close process and financial report consolidation for executive review
    • Review and reconcile general ledger accounts
    • Prepare and post journal entries
    • Assist with financial statement review

    Accounts Receivable & Banking

    • Generate customer invoices and apply incoming payments
    • Manage daily bank deposits and perform monthly bank reconciliations
    • Monitor accounts receivable and follow-up on outstanding collections
    • Issue credit memos for returned products or billing discrepancies

    Accounts Payable

    • Process and code vendor invoices for select entities
    • Prepare and upload check and ACH payments
    • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
    • Support month-end close with AP-related entries and reconciliations

    Intercompany & Asset Management

    • Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions
    • Maintain and report on fixed asset records

    Payroll, Inventory & Compliance

    • Review payroll reports and reconcile as needed
    • Support inventory tracking and reconciliation processes
    • Other her duties as assigned

     QUALIFICATIONS

    • Energetic, self-starter with a positive attitude
    • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
    • Team player with the ability to work independently
    • Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with Pivot Tables and complex formulas
    • Ability to multitask effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
    • General tax knowledge

    EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
    • 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting role
    • Experience with ERP systems preferred
    • Experience with the month-end close process


    BENEFITS

    Canyon will provide a competitive compensation plan. You will also receive a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGrand Rapids, Michigan

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Consolidationunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Asset Managementunmatched
    • Bank Managementunmatched
    • Banking Servicesunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Financial Supportunmatched
    • Fixed Assetsunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
    • Pivot Tablesunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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