Senior Accountant
CFS
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Position Overview
The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the organization’s financial integrity, reporting accuracy, and strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with leadership to deliver insightful financial analysis, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and continuously improve accounting processes. The Senior Accountant will also provide mentorship to junior staff and play a hands-on role in strengthening the overall accounting function.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare, review, and analyze complex financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and communicate insights to management
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities in collaboration with leadership
General Ledger & Close
Oversee general ledger activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Perform and review complex account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Play a lead role in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met
Leadership & Oversight
Mentor and support junior accounting staff, promoting professional development and accountability
Review work prepared by others to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to GAAP
Partner with the accounting team to maintain efficient workflows and strong internal controls
Compliance & Audit
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
Lead preparation of audit schedules and serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors
Respond to audit inquiries and support resolution of findings
Process Improvement & Systems
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance controls
Support improvements to accounting systems, workflows, and reporting tools
Leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities to optimize reporting and analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial insight and support business initiatives
Contribute accounting expertise to cross-functional projects and strategic discussions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level responsibilities
CPA strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy
Demonstrated ability to mentor others and work collaboratively
Strong communication, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset
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MaxSalary: USD95000
MinSalary: USD75000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.