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Senior Accountant

CFS
Portage, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Job Title: Senior Accountant

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the organization’s financial integrity, reporting accuracy, and strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with leadership to deliver insightful financial analysis, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and continuously improve accounting processes. The Senior Accountant will also provide mentorship to junior staff and play a hands-on role in strengthening the overall accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare, review, and analyze complex financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
  • Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and communicate insights to management
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities in collaboration with leadership

General Ledger & Close

  • Oversee general ledger activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Perform and review complex account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies
  • Play a lead role in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met

Leadership & Oversight

  • Mentor and support junior accounting staff, promoting professional development and accountability
  • Review work prepared by others to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to GAAP
  • Partner with the accounting team to maintain efficient workflows and strong internal controls

Compliance & Audit

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Lead preparation of audit schedules and serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors
  • Respond to audit inquiries and support resolution of findings

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance controls
  • Support improvements to accounting systems, workflows, and reporting tools
  • Leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities to optimize reporting and analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial insight and support business initiatives
  • Contribute accounting expertise to cross-functional projects and strategic discussions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level responsibilities
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
  • Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
  • High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor others and work collaboratively
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset

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Salary : $65,000 - $95,000

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