Senior Staff Accountant at CU*Answers

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft GP, Microsoft Business Central, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting Team. In this role, you’ll contribute across a wide range of accounting functions while supporting financial operations for CU*Answers, its partners, and Accounting Services clients. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting budgeting and analysis, and helping guide the daily work of staff accountants. You’ll work closely with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance, making this an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership-support role with meaningful impact. What You’ll Do Perform core accounting functions including: Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Client billing General ledger entries and account reconciliations Bank transactions and deposits Support month-end close, including financial reporting and variance analysis Assist with budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting preparation Help oversee and guide staff accountants by: Supporting daily, weekly, and monthly workflows Ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met Organize and manage incoming financial documentation: Billing support and invoices across multiple entities Research and respond to inquiries from clients, vendors, and internal teams Maintain accurate documentation of accounting procedures and policies Collaborate with the Accounting Team and contribute to monthly meetings and reporting What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience (4+ years in accounting) Proven accounting experience (AP/AR, GL, reconciliations, reporting) Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Experience with Microsoft GP or Microsoft Business Central is Required (MS Business Central Preferred) Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines High attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and take initiative Professional discretion when handling confidential financial information Why Join CU*Answers? Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to grow your leadership and financial analysis skills Exposure to multi-entity accounting and diverse client work Impactful role with visibility to senior finance leadership WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES CU*Answers operates in a professional office building setting. Some job assignments at CU*Answers are primarily conducted within the office building(s) while others have moderate to extensive travel responsibilities as described in the Job Functions and/or Job Qualifications section(s) above. CU*Answers is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position. Notice: This job description is not intended to be, nor should be construed as a contract for employment. CU*Answers makes no guarantee of permanent employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to give the employee an understanding of what CU*Answers has defined this position to be. CU*Answers will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of qualified applicants unless to do so would cause an undue hardship. Disabled individuals who feel accommodation is needed to perform their job, or the job for which they have applied, must notify CU*Answers in writing of the need for reasonable accommodation within 180 days after the date the individual knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. CU*Answers, thereafter, will make all reasonable accommodations unless to do so would pose an undue hardship. CU*Answers is willing to accommodate disabilities to the extent a financial service organization can without impacting financial control or member service. CU*Answers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Senior Staff Accountant will perform core accounting functions including AP/AR, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations. They will also support month-end close, financial reporting, and provide guidance to staff accountants.