Who We Want:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for providing critical reporting relating to the Company’s consolidated financial reporting.  The position will also be responsible for overseeing the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments.  This role plays a key part in month-end close, internal controls, bank and financial statement audits, along with maintaining compliance with accounting standards and continuous process improvement.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable teams, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Supporting the month end process including journal entry preparation and review, along with general ledger and financial statement review
• Assist with preparation of comprehensive internal reporting package to evaluate key performance metrics across the Company
• Assist in the review, preparation, and monitoring of the annual corporate budgets
• Assist with preparation of management and board reports
• Actively engage in recurring projects, including annual insurance audits and bank audits
• Coordinate with outside auditors and tax consultants for annual financial statement audit and corporate tax return filings
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Continuous improvement projects of enhancing corporate controls and monitoring processes
• Coordinate annual 1099 filings
• Other Duties as assigned

When and Where:

This will be a 1^st shift position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• Public and private accounting experience with CPA license is a plus
• Two or more years in a leader/manager role preferred
• Automotive experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Ability to review work of other team members for accuracy and provide constructive feedback
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of both internal and external customers.
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively with high standards for self-performance
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness

Who We Want:
The Accountant II plays a key role in supporting accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis across the organization. This position expands upon foundational accounting responsibilities and begins to lead more complex reconciliations, financial modeling, and tax compliance initiatives. The Accountant II serves as a financial partner to various departments, ensuring integrity in financial data while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and post recurring journal entries with moderate complexity; assist with non-recurring entries as needed
• Support monthly close process by preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and roll-forwards
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis
• Perform intermediate-level analysis comparing actual results to forecast and budget
• Assist with development and tracking of department-level budgets and forecasts
• Review and validate fixed asset additions and disposals; support depreciation schedules
• Support standard cost updates and inventory reconciliations in collaboration with operations
• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count reviews
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings (including 1099s, Sales/Use Tax, and corporate tax packages)
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and tax reviews
• Assist with documentation and testing of internal controls and compliance initiatives
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support system enhancements (ERP updates)
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff
• Liaise with departments (AP, AR, Procurement, Operations) to resolve issues and ensure accuracy
• Compile supporting schedules for leadership, external reporting, or compliance requirements

When and Where:
This will be a M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic macros)
• Working knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, and tax regulations
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Effective communication skills to interact across departments and with external parties
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership of tasks
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior staff
• Adaptability to change and a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or cost accounting
• Exposure to inventory or manufacturing environments
• Previous involvement in internal or external audits