Accountant

Canyon Equities • Grand Rapids, MI

4d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reports to the Corporate Controller and provides administrative and financial support. The role works closely with accounting personnel, internal departments, and external parties. It is part of Canyon Equities, the holding company for the Custer, Inc. family of businesses, including CS Erickson and FASTSIGNS Grand Rapids, and offers exposure to business operations across multiple industries. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of core accounting functions and is eager to deepen their experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Three to five years of experience in an accounting role.
• Foundational understanding of core accounting functions.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and complex formulas.
• Ability to multitask effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• General tax knowledge.
• Experience with the month-end close process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close process and consolidate financial reports for executive review.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with financial statement review.
• Generate customer invoices and apply incoming payments.
• Manage daily bank deposits and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding collections.
• Issue credit memos for returned products or billing discrepancies.
• Process and code vendor invoices for select entities.
• Prepare and upload check and ACH payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end close with accounts-payable-related entries and reconciliations.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Maintain and report on fixed asset records.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile as needed.
• Support inventory tracking and reconciliation processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

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