Senior Accountant

CFS has partnered with a reputable manufacturing company that is seeking a Senior Accountant. This is a stable, well‑established organization known for its outstanding culture, exceptionally low turnover, and genuine commitment to supporting its people. The environment is collaborative, respectful, and designed to help employees thrive. The company believes great work shouldn’t come at the expense of a healthy life. The team enjoys strong work‑life balance, flexible hours, and a culture that prioritizes reasonable workloads over late nights. This on‑site role also offers access to a fully equipped gym and a chef‑run cafeteria to support your well‑being throughout the day.

This opening stems from an internal promotion, clear evidence of the company’s dedication to developing and advancing its employees. As the Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring operational and financial accuracy while contributing to a team that truly invests in its people. In this position, you’ll maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records across all business units, lead critical components of the monthly close process, oversee balance sheet reconciliations, and support financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and adept at managing multiple priorities while identifying opportunities to enhance processes and strengthen financial controls

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Close Process

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• Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll, accruals, allocations, and intercompany activity
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• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple business units
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• Maintain the chart of accounts and fixed asset register
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• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, errors, and unposted transactions
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Reconciliations & Financial Integrity

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• Perform and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including:
  
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  • Bank accounts
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  • Intercompany balances
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  • Accruals and prepaid expenses
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• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable to the general ledger
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• Support audit readiness through strong documentation and controls
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Cash, Treasury & Fixed Assets

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• Process domestic and international wire transfers, ACH payments, and intercompany transfers
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• Assist with cash management, including bank reconciliations and petty cash oversight
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• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
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• Track capital expenditures and monitor spending against approved budgets
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Reporting & Cross-Functional Support

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• Provide support for internal reporting needs across departments
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• Maintain supporting schedules (e.g., intercompany, un-invoiced receipts, tooling, packaging)
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• Prepare and assist with regulatory and tax filings (e.g., Ohio CAT tax)
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Senior Accountant Qualifications & Experience

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
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• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience
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• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
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• Experience with ERP systems (QAD or similar preferred)
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• Advanced Excel skills
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• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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• Analytical and problem-solving skills
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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• Effective communication and teamwork
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• Process improvement mindset
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Location: Onsite | Grand Rapids, MI
Salary: $70,000-$90,000 plus bonus
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