Staff Accountant

Company Description

Grand Rapids Controls Co., LLC (GRC) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing control cables and actuators for a wide range of applications and industries. The company’s success is driven by a knowledgeable, customer-focused team committed to being a reliable, worry-free partner. GRC fosters a problem-solving culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation to address evolving challenges such as industry globalization.

The organization combines diverse capabilities with rigorous manufacturing processes to deliver total cost solutions that meet high quality and safety standards. GRC takes pride in making a measurable difference for its customers and contributing to numerous industry-first products since its inception.

At Grand Rapids Controls (GRC), we don't just build components we build solutions that power motion control systems around the world. As we continue to grow under our theme of One Team. Stable Foundation. Sustainable Growth., we're looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant who is ready to make an impact on our finance team.

If you enjoy solving problems, analyzing financial data, improving processes, and partnering with leaders across the business, this is a role where you'll be challenged, continue to learn, and help drive sound financial decisions.

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial information and supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the business. From month-end close to financial analysis, you'll help ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

General Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed asset transactions, and account reclassifications.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate outstanding reconciling items.
• Assist in maintaining the chart of accounts and accounting policies.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process to ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide explanations for significant variances.
• Support monthly KPI reporting and financial performance metrics.
• Assist with the preparation of financial information supporting regional and global reporting requirements.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly cash forecasts.
• Monitor daily cash activity and banking transactions.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain banking records.
• Support electronic payment processing and treasury reporting.

Accounts Receivable Support

• Partner with the Accounts Receivable Specialist to reconcile customer accounts.
• Assist with collections analysis, customer account investigations, and cash applications.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable functions when needed.

Accounts Payable Support

• Partner with the Accounts Payable Specialist to reconcile vendor accounts.
• Assist with payment processing and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable functions during absences or peak workloads.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, operating expenses, inventory transactions, and balance sheet activity.
• Support standard cost updates, inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories.
• Assist with inventory valuation and manufacturing financial reporting.
• Identify financial trends and recommend opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist with sales and use tax filings and other indirect tax reporting.
• Support annual personal property tax reporting and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with federal, state, and local tax compliance requirements.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support compliance with internal controls and accounting…