Staff Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI

$60,000–$75,000 Per Year

5 days ago

Job Description

Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Onsite/Hybrid | Battle Creek, MI
Salary: $60,000-$75,000

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization in Battle Creek, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance, and contribute to a company that continues to expand its operations.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Analyze financial data and investigate account variances
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities
Assist with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost analysis
Participate in audits and provide requested documentation
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
Collaborate with operations and other departments to support business objectives
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Staff Accountant Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Grand Rapids, MI
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$60,000–$75,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.