Accountant 3

Granger Waste Services • East Lansing, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for owning general ledger functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation. The Accountant 3 will review and analyze account balances to identify anomalies and ensure accuracy, manage the reconciliation and accuracy of all account balances, and prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. This position ensures financial reporting complies with company policies and accounting standards and supports month-end and year-end close processes. Additionally, the role assists with budget preparation and financial forecasting, performs variance analysis, monitors financial trends, and supports strategic planning. The Accountant 3 will oversee cash management processes, maintain and track fixed assets, conduct internal audits, coordinate with external auditors, and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies. The role also involves leading financial software projects, identifying automation opportunities, developing accounting procedures, and collaborating with other departments. The Accountant 3 will serve as a key contact for accounting questions, mentor team members, promote best practices, and build strong working relationships across the business.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
• Working knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles
• Experience preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations and analyzing financial data
• Experience supporting audits and process improvement initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strategic thinking and sound business judgment
• Ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities within financial data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading projects and driving process improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Mentoring, coaching or team leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Own general ledger functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries and financial statement preparation
• Review and analyze account balances to identify anomalies and ensure accuracy
• Manage the reconciliation and accuracy of all account balances
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Ensure financial reporting complies with company policies and accounting standards
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to support business decisions
• Monitor financial trends and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support strategic planning through accurate financial analysis and reporting
• Oversee cash management processes, reconciliations and reporting
• Analyze variances and ensure accuracy of cash-related transactions
• Maintain and track fixed assets, including depreciation, insurance, licensing and reporting
• Conduct internal audits and recommend process improvements
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies
• Support tax reporting and regulatory compliance activities
• Lead financial software projects and system enhancements
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures, documentation and training materials
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to streamline accounting processes
• Serve as a key contact for accounting-related questions and issues
• Mentor and support accounting team members
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the business

Benefits

• Up to 15% 401(k) contribution with no employee match required
• Competitive hourly pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Stable, locally owned company with strong community values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level