Senior Staff Accountant

The Company:
Founded in 1976, we’ve spent nearly five decades earning a reputation for fast, reliable, and cost-effective service in commercial refrigeration, heating, HVAC/R, and air quality systems. Our clients know us for prompt response times, honest work, and exceptional value. We’re known as the good guys and we work daily to uphold that standard.

About the Role:

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and integrity of our organization. This position oversees day-to-day accounting operations, maintains precise financial records, and ensures compliance with established accounting standards and internal controls. Supporting our commercial refrigeration service and installation business, the Senior Staff Accountant manages general ledger activities, prepares accurate financial reports, oversees tax filings, and monitors job costs to safeguard profitability.

The role provides leadership across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Estimation, ensuring that all financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.

You will work closely with senior leadership, providing timely and reliable financial insights that guide strategic decision‑making and strengthen overall business performance. We’re looking for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives on accuracy, values accountability, and takes pride in translating numbers into meaningful business outcomes.

Where You’ll Work:

Grand Traverse Refrigeration is based in beautiful Northern Michigan, with this position operating out of our Traverse City office. It’s a fantastic place to live, work, and play, surrounded by forests, trails, sand dunes, and miles of shoreline. Northern Michigan offers four distinct seasons and year‑round outdoor adventures.

Candidates: must be able to reliably commute to Traverse City or plan to relocate prior to starting.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We offer competitive pay and a supportive, community‑driven culture. We contribute to your healthcare and provide essential coverage to support your well‑being.

Our Perks and Benefits Include:

• Company Contribution Toward Medical Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match (4%)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training and Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation Assistance
• Phone Stipend
• Company Credit Card

What You’ll Do:

• Keep the books balanced: Oversee all general ledger operations with precision, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Tell the financial story: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) that clearly reflect performance.
• Spot the trends: Perform reconciliations, variance analysis, and detailed reporting to uncover insights and drive improvements.
• Protect what matters: Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain data integrity.
• Keep cash moving: Manage accounts payable and receivable processes to support healthy cash flow.
• Step in when needed: Act as a reliable backup for payroll processing and related tax filings.
• Stay compliant: Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns on time, every time.
• Partner with leadership: Collaborate with the CEO and COO to deliver accurate budgets, forecasts, and financial data.
• Guide decisions: Provide financial insights and recommendations that shape operational strategy.
• Build strong ties: Assist with banking relationships and cash management activities.
• Track the details: Monitor and analyze job costs for service and installation projects, offering clear reporting and variance analysis.
• Stay ahead of the rules: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Streamline and improve: Identify opportunities to make accounting processes more efficient and effective.
• Own the spotlight: Present financial reports and analysis directly to the CEO and COO, ensuring leadership has clear, actionable insights.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a financial professional who values accuracy, collaboration, and impact. Key qualifications include:

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