Accounting Manager - Foresight Group

About the Company

At Foresight Group
, we bring together the best technology and decades of expertise to put images and messages on just about anything you can imagine. Foresight Group is a subsidiary of Reseda Group, a wholly‑owned CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. With locations in Lansing and Ann Arbor, we specialize in commercial printing, direct mail services, large sign printing, promotional items, and trade show displays.

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Accounting Manager to support the daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations of a fast‑paced printing and mailing company. The role focuses on hands‑on accounting responsibilities, including reconciliations, financial reporting, month‑end close, cash management, and operational accounting support. The position also oversees the Accounts Payable and Billing functions and provides guidance and support to those teams.

This position is on‑site at our Lansing Office (2822 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, MI 48906).

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Compensation for this position is based on experience.
• Work environment that is climate‑controlled, clean, orderly, and promotes safety.
• 100% company‑paid health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability premiums.
• Up to 13 days of PTO in the first year, plus 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with an immediate 1:1 match.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Perform and oversee daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, cash application, and general ledger maintenance.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the parent company accounting team on financial reporting, accounting operations, and related initiatives.
• Prepare monthly commission statements and sales reports.
• 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.
• Monitor cash flow activity to ensure adequate liquidity and effective cash management.
• Develop and administer accounting policies and procedures while maintaining accurate records and internal controls compliance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities and assist with variance analysis.
• Assist auditors with policies, procedures, questions, and records during annual audit or review.
• Analyze financial data and identify operational and accounting improvements.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments.
• Track postage expenses, production costs, and other operational accounting transactions.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (including billing, collections, and some cash applications) to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Provide day‑to‑day support and guidance to AP and Billing staff as needed.
• Review vendor invoices, payment processing, customer billing, and account reconciliations 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.
• Assist with collection 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or 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.
• Payroll support experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis.
• Prior experience overseeing AP and Billing functions preferred.
• Experience in printing, manufacturing, mailing, or production…