Senior Accountant

Job Description Position Summary The Kalamazoo Country Club Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for leading critical components of the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, analytical capability, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with business leaders to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Financial Close & Reporting Leadership Lead significant portions of the month-end and year-end close processes

Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and accruals

Oversee general ledger accuracy and ensure proper account classification

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Perform detailed financial statement analysis and present insights to management

Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and technical issues

Prepare and review variance analyses with actionable recommendations

Reconciliations & Controls Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies

Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Oversee fixed asset tracking and CIP documentation process

Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness

Budgeting, Forecasting &; KPIsLead or significantly contribute to monthly forecasting processes

Play a key role in the annual budgeting process

Develop and report departmental KPIs and financial performance metrics

Partner with department leaders to analyze trends and improve financial outcomes

Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting Oversee preparation and timely filing of sales tax returns and related payments

Production and review of month and year-end tax reporting (State sales and use tax, 1099s) for accuracy and compliance

Maintain oversight of contracts, licenses, renewals, and vendor compliance

Ensure adherence to Corporate Finance policies and accounting standards

Cash Management & Banking Oversee electronic payment processing

Perform monthly bank account reconciliations

Manage monthly petty cash and house bank account reconciliations

Monitor and manage company credit card activity and compliance

Audit & Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as a primary liaison during internal and external audits

Provide technical accounting guidance to finance staff and other departments

Review and approve sales commission calculations

Cross-train and mentor junior team members

Team lead for key Corporate Finance functions across Greenleaf Hospitality, Greenleaf Capital and Catalyst Development divisions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (required)

Experience with Workday and Toast softwares preferred5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

Experience leading month-end close processes

Advanced understanding of A/P, A/R, accrual accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls

Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of discretion and confidentiality
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