Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This role will play a key part in period-end activities, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with established accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to managing reconciliations, journal activity, and general ledger accuracy.

Responsibilities:
• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and delivered within established deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries that reflect routine and adjusting transactions across multiple accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting overall ledger accuracy.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to confirm the completeness and reliability of financial data.
• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and address outstanding items in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Apply GAAP principles to daily accounting work and support consistent financial reporting practices.
• Manage sales and use tax processes using Vertex, including reviewing tax-related data for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with documentation and process updates related to accounting workflows when operational changes affect financial reporting.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for month-end close activities.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation procedures.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and researching variances independently.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting operations.
• Hands-on experience with Vertex Sales & Use Tax or a comparable tax compliance system.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet tools used for financial analysis and reporting.