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Accountant II

United States·Walkermid

Finance & AccountingAccountantChief Accountant

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This will be a M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI. Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours,

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Finance & AccountingAccountantChief Accountant

Responsibilities

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→Prepare and post recurring journal entries with moderate complexity; assist with non-recurring entries as needed
→Support monthly close process by preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and roll-forwards
→Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis
→Perform intermediate-level analysis comparing actual results to forecast and budget
→Assist with development and tracking of department-level budgets and forecasts
→Review and validate fixed asset additions and disposals; support depreciation schedules
→Support standard cost updates and inventory reconciliations in collaboration with operations
→Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count reviews
→Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings (including 1099s, Sales/Use Tax, and corporate tax packages)
→Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and tax reviews
→Assist with documentation and testing of internal controls and compliance initiatives
→Participate in process improvement initiatives and support system enhancements (ERP updates)
→Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff
→Liaise with departments (AP, AR, Procurement, Operations) to resolve issues and ensure accuracy
→Compile supporting schedules for leadership, external reporting, or compliance requirements

Requirements

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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
2–4 years of progressive accounting experience
CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic macros)
Working knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, and tax regulations
Experience with ERP systems preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
Effective communication skills to interact across departments and with external parties
Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership of tasks
Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior staff
Adaptability to change and a continuous improvement mindset
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or cost accounting
Exposure to inventory or manufacturing environments
Previous involvement in internal or external audits

What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.