Accounting Manager - Foresight Group

About the role

Foresight Group is a subsidiary of Reseda Group, a CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. We specialize in commercial printing, direct mail services, large sign printing, promotional items, and trade show displays.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, cash application, and general ledger maintenance
• Collaborate with parent company accounting team on financial reporting, accounting operations, and related initiatives
• Prepare monthly commission statement and sales reports
• Coordinate and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review financial reports, account reconciliations, aging reports, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting
• Maintain cash flow activity to ensure adequate liquidity, timely disbursements, and effective cash management
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities and assist with analysis of variances
• Assist auditors regarding policies, procedures, questions, and records in the performance of their annual audit and/or review of ongoing operations
• Analyze financial data and assist with identifying operational and accounting improvements
• Track postage expenses, production costs, and other operational accounting transactions
• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (including Billing, Collections, and some Cash Applications) functions to ensure timely and accurate processing
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to Accounts Payable and Billing staff as needed
• Review vendor invoices, payment processing, customer billing, and account reconciliations to underlying subsidiary ledgers for accuracy
• Maintain fixed asset records; record monthly depreciation entries and reconcile subsidiary ledgers
• Upload invoices to customer portals for automated payment processing
• Set up new accounts and reassignments as needed
• Aid in collections efforts and monitor customer account balances
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, reporting accuracy, and accounting processes
• Coordinate completion of all required tax returns and payments due
• Complete training and development as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of daily accounting operations and month-end close processes
• Experience with ERP, inventory, or job costing systems
• Knowledge of postage accounting and production billing processes
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis
• Prior experience overseeing Accounts Payable and Billing functions preferred
• Experience in printing, manufacturing, mailing, or production environments preferred
• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP and FASB regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Comfort performing tedious tasks – able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time
• Comfort working in a professional office setting within a production and manufacturing environment
• Comfort working closely with accounting staff, operations, production, customer service, and leadership teams to support accurate financial reporting and daily business operations