Accounting Manager
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Position Summary
We are seeking an Accounting Manager who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership.
This role is responsible for the company's day-to-day accounting operations while also serving as an important internal resource for vendor relationships, technology coordination, and outsourced service providers.
The Accounting Manager will lead a small, hands-on team and remain directly involved in the daily work. This is a true working manager role that combines accounting leadership, process improvement, financial reporting, vendor management, and operational support.
As a growing organization, we are continually improving how we work. The right person will be comfortable operating in a hands-on environment, identifying better ways to accomplish tasks, and helping build stronger processes and controls as the company grows.
What You'll Do
Accounting & Finance
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
- Monitor cash flow and assist with planning for future financial needs.
- Manage vendor payments and ensure appropriate financial controls are followed.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Provide timely financial reporting and analysis to support business decisions.
- Work with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial resources.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate accounting processes.
- Assist leadership with financial analysis and special projects as needed.
Vendor, Systems & Operational Support
- Manage key vendor and service-provider relationships across accounting, technology, and general business operations.
- Serve as the primary internal contact for the company's outsourced IT/MSP partner.
- Coordinate day-to-day technology support and issue resolution with the MSP.
- Manage employee technology onboarding and offboarding.
- Oversee company hardware, software licenses, subscriptions, renewals, and user access.
- Maintain technology asset inventory and lifecycle planning.
- Coordinate cybersecurity, system updates, backups, and business