Accounting Manager
Robert Half · Holland, MI · Yesterday
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end activities, including completion of income statements, balance sheet reviews, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Oversee general ledger accuracy and manage accounting activity related to inventory, capital spending, receivables, and payables.
- Support the annual budgeting cycle and forecasting process by preparing analysis and coordinating financial input across the business.
- Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, including accrual preparation, vendor statement review, invoice analysis, and reconciliation to financial records.
- Prepare recurring financial reports such as job cost summaries, backlog updates, gross margin analysis, and monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
- Cook up payroll-related reporting, sales tax filings, credit evaluations, and documentation needed for internal and external financial review.
- Partner with corporate finance and audit teams by supplying accurate data, responding to requests, and assisting with year-end audit preparation.
- Help strengthen accounting processes, recommend practical improvements, and develop team capability so staff can assume broader responsibilities.
- Serve as an operational backup for payables and receivables functions and assist with physical inventory activities as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and general ledger management.
- Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial statement audits.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, and financial reporting practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Experience working with ERP or accounting systems and the ability to learn company-specific platforms quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment.