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Wayland, Michigan, United States

-Responsible for all accounting operational and manufacturing functions-Manage all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results-Prepare internal and external financial statements-Provide financial analyses as needed-Provide corporate management with information for responsible decision-making-Managing the budget process and monthly reporting/analysis-Maintain banking, insurance, and customer relationships-Coordinate activities of external accountants-Continually monitor current operations, recommending and implementing needed changes

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

•Responsible for all monthly/annual financial statements and reports, including budget and forecast variance explanations.•Handle all aspects of other accounting matters including A/P, A/R, Payroll/HR and all account reconciliations.•Responsible for annual budget, monthly forecasts and cash flow reports.•Participate in strategic planning process.•Produce short term disability pay reports based on client company policies; distribute reports and checks.•Create and update monthly metric reports in order to identify trends and/or issues. •Special reports and projects as needed.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

•Responsible for all month/year end activities, including financial statement preparation and all general ledger account reconciliations.•Ensure timely and accurate application of all accounting policies and tasks.•Serve as main contact for audits, special reports and A/P, A/R and general ledger support.•Create and maintain yearly budgets and monthly forecasts; provide monthly variance explanations.•Verify all leases and related items input accurately.•Provide JD Edwards (ERP) system support when needed.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

•Responsible for financial duties including month end, year end, inventory and all G/L account reconciliations.•Prepare financial statements and custom reports to better analyze JD Edwards database information.•Analyze financial data and communicate findings and possible solutions to upper management.