Senior Accountant

* Please Note:

Candidates MUST be a US Citizen or green card holder AND be located in the Midland, MI or surrounding area. There is no relocation assistance available.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing and supporting key accounting functions including payroll, credit and collections, billing, cash reporting, general ledger activities, account reconciliations, tax compliance, and month‑end close. This position works closely with the Accounting Supervisor to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely, account balances are properly supported, and accounting processes are completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The Senior Accountant is expected to be a strong hands‑on accounting resource with the ability to independently research and resolve accounting issues, identify unusual activity, and support continuous improvement of accounting processes and ERP utilization.

Credit, Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Generate and distribute accurate, timely invoices and resolve billing discrepancies in coordination with internal teams.
• Utilize required reports for materials and Joblog reviews and research discrepancies as needed.
• Engage with customers to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables and maintain healthy accounts receivable balances.
• Investigate customer accounts to accurately prepare waiver documentation and resolve customer inquiries and disputes in a timely and professional manner.

• Serve as the primary payroll administrator, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and reconciliation of employee earnings and deductions.
• Verify employee hours, process payroll adjustments, and manage wage garnishments and other payroll‑related requirements in compliance with applicable regulations.

• Participate in the monthly close process by completing assigned reconciliations, journal entries, work papers, and other close responsibilities accurately and timely.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and supporting work papers; research and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and unusual account activity.
• Provide support for accounts payable activities as needed, including researching vendor or invoice issues, reviewing transactions, assisting with reconciliations, and providing backup support.
• Support external audits, including the year‑end financial audit, 401(k) plan audit, and other miscellaneous audits by preparing requested schedules and documentation and responding to routine inquiries.
• Support the Accounting Supervisor with daily cash management, cash application, and reconciliation activities as needed.

• Serve as a strong user of the company's ERP system within assigned accounting functions; identify transaction or process issues and assist with researching and resolving issues in coordination with the Accounting Supervisor.
• Participate in cross‑functional company initiatives, accounting process improvements, ERP projects, and special projects by providing accounting expertise and supporting accurate integration of financial processes.
• Provide backup support and cross‑training within the Accounting department as assigned.

• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations, ensuring work is performed in an extremely safe manner.
• Support and uphold the company's core values:
  Teamwork, Integrity, Positive Attitude, Achievement, and Growth.
• Foster teamwork by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all employees and business contacts.
• Demonstrate respect and truthfulness in every interaction and consistently fulfill commitments.
• Approach work with enthusiasm,…