Accounting Manager

Position: Accounting Manager
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Salary: $95,000-$110,000 plus bonus

Join a fast‑growing, employee‑owned manufacturer that takes pride in building complex metal assemblies for some of the world’s leading automotive brands. This organization is driven by a commitment to operational excellence and a culture where every team member’s voice matters. Innovation thrives here because diverse perspectives are encouraged, teamwork is valued, and people genuinely care about the work they do.

As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the industry, team members share directly in the organization’s success through an annual ESOP contribution—an additional retirement benefit that grows with your career. It’s a workplace where safety, ownership, and collaboration aren’t just values; they’re the foundation of how the team operates every day.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for providing critical reporting relating to the Company’s consolidated financial reporting. The position will also be responsible for overseeing the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments. This role plays a key part in month-end close, internal controls, bank and financial statement audits, along with maintaining compliance with accounting standards and continuous process improvement.

Accounting Manager Core Responsibilities:

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• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable teams, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
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• Supporting the month end process including journal entry preparation and review, along with general ledger and financial statement review
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• Assist with preparation of comprehensive internal reporting package to evaluate key performance metrics across the Company
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• Assist in the review, preparation, and monitoring of the annual corporate budgets
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• Assist with preparation of management and board reports
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• Actively engage in recurring projects, including annual insurance audits and bank audits
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• Coordinate with outside auditors and tax consultants for annual financial statement audit and corporate tax return filings
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• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
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• Continuous improvement projects of enhancing corporate controls and monitoring processes
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• Coordinate annual 1099 filings
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• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
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• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
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• Public and private accounting experience with CPA license is a plus
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• Two or more years in a leader/manager role preferred
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• Automotive/Manufacturing experience is a plus
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• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
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• Ability to review work of other team members for accuracy and provide constructive feedback
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• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
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• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
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• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
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• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of both internal and external customers.
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• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively with high standards for self-performance
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• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness
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