SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Description

Job Description

We are now hiring a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our dynamic Forward Team!

Working closely with the Assistant Controller and accounting team, you will prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations to support the business division financial statements and general accounting functions.

Forward Corporation is a fifth-generation family-owned and operated Michigan company that has been in business for 100 years. Known primarily for various Shell and Marathon Convenience Stores, Forward’s brand portfolio has grown to include many Subway Restaurants, a Super 8 Motel, the Lumber Jack Lodge Hotel, and the Lumber Jack Restaurant in West Branch. Forward Corp. also owns and operates Forward Energy, a propane and fuel oil business, Ideal Party Stores, and T.R. McTaggart, a custom screen print and embroidery business. Forward Corp. is headquartered in Standish, MI, and proudly employs over 900 Michigan residents across the state.

Responsibilities

• General ledger accounting across multiple business divisions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, journal entries, and month-end closings.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies with appropriate journal entries.
• Prepare month-end closing entries and workpapers for financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting and filing requirements.
• Assist in sales tax filings and complex accounting issues.

Qualifications

Joining our team as a Senior Accountant offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. If you possess the required qualifications and skills, we invite you to apply today at www.work4forward.com.