Senior Financial Accountant

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial excellence? Join our clients high-performing team as a Senior Financial Accountant, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial operations, driving process improvements, and collaborating across departments. Our client is a Grand Rapids-based ESOP company that offers growth opportunities, flexibility and excellent perks! This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As a key member of our finance team, you'll be responsible for optimizing financial operations and ensuring the integrity of our financial data. You'll lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration while managing critical areas like asset accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting.

Senior Financial Accountant Responsibilities :

Champion continuous improvement in financial processes and team collaboration

Ensure financial documentation is complete, accurate, and secure

Manage fixed asset accounting : acquisitions, depreciation, transfers, and retirements

Lead fixed asset inventory audits and maintain detailed records

Prepare and manage the annual CAPEX budget and ROI documentation for projects

Handle personal property tax returns, payments, and maintain related records

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

Analyze inventory, cost, expense, and labor data for insights and reporting

Perform journal entries and GAAP-based adjustments

Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure financial accuracy

Collaborate with AP, AR, Purchasing, Finance, and IT teams

Provide backup and strategic support to the Controller and Assistant Controller

Senior Financial Accountant Education & Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Strong understanding of GAAP and fixed asset accounting

Extensive knowledge of cost accounting and margin analysis

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

A proactive mindset with a passion for process improvement and cross-functional teamwork

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