Staff Accountant

Lumbermen's•Grand Rapids, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered. Located at the Corporate Office in Grand Rapids, the Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the controller and CFO with maintaining and controlling the general ledger accounts and business transactions. Specifically, the person in this position will: Assisting the controller and CFO with day-to-day, monthly, and year-end accounting entries and analysis Performing general account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements, fixed assets, accruals and prepaid expenses Analyzing financial information and preparing financial analyses Assisting in preparation of annual review and benefit plan audit Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and budget performance Establishing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with financial/accounting standard operating procedures and GAAP At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Knowledge of accounting processes
Advanced mathematical skills
Strong organizational and record keeping skills
Ability to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to demonstrate attention to details
Microsoft Office proficiency
Strong communication skills
Team player that can collaborate with others throughout the company
Desire to keep current with developments and trends

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Prior accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting the controller and CFO with day-to-day, monthly, and year-end accounting entries and analysis
Performing general account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements, fixed assets, accruals and prepaid expenses
Analyzing financial information and preparing financial analyses
Assisting in preparation of annual review and benefit plan audit
Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and budget performance
Establishing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with financial/accounting standard operating procedures and GAAP