Accountant

Position: Accountant

Location: Grand Rapids

Salary: $65,000-$85,000

Step into a workplace where innovation, ownership, and teamwork fuel everything in this company. As a leading Tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies to the global automotive industry, this organization is committed to operational excellence and shaping the future of mobility. Every employee has a voice. Unique perspectives are encouraged, collaboration is celebrated, and people take genuine pride in the products they help build.

As one of the largest employee‑owned automotive manufacturers in North America, team members share directly in the company’s success through an annual ESOP contribution that grows over time as part of a long‑term retirement benefit. It’s a culture built on safety, accountability, and shared achievement—where the people on the floor and in the office are the driving force behind every breakthrough and every challenge met.

This is a place where you can build a career, make an impact, and truly own your future.

The Accountant plays a key role in supporting accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis across the organization. This position expands upon foundational accounting responsibilities and begins to lead more complex reconciliations, financial modeling, and tax compliance initiatives. The Accountant II serves as a financial partner to various departments, ensuring integrity in financial data while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Accountant Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring journal entries with moderate complexity; assist with non-recurring entries as needed
• Support monthly close process by preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and roll-forwards
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis
• Assist with documentation and testing of internal controls and compliance initiatives
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support system enhancements (ERP updates)
• Liaise with departments (AP, AR, Procurement, Operations) to resolve issues and ensure accuracy
• Compile supporting schedules for leadership, external reporting, or compliance requirements
• Perform analysis comparing actual results to forecast and budget
• Assist with development and tracking of department-level budgets and forecasts
• Review and validate fixed asset additions and disposals; support depreciation schedules
• Support standard cost updates and inventory reconciliations in collaboration with operations
• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count reviews
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings (including 1099s, Sales/Use Tax, and corporate tax packages)
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and tax reviews
  
  

Accountant Education & Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–4 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic macros)
• Working knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, and tax regulations is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Effective communication skills to interact across departments and with external parties
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership of tasks
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior staff
• Adaptability to change and a continuous improvement mindset
  
  

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