Find & Apply For Accountant Jobs in Kalkaska, Michigan

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a knack for cost accounting and process improvement? As our General Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our financial integrity, driving inventory best practices to boost cash flow, and delivering cross-functional financial recommendations to executive leaders. You will work closely with our Controller and Cost Accounting teams to analyze financial data, establish rates using ABC Standard Costing, and identify cost-saving or profit-generating opportunities. What You'll Do (Essential Duties):

Financial Analysis & Strategy:

Conduct financial studies, analyze trends, and prepare actionable recommendations for budgets, forecasts, policies, and operational improvements

Cost Accounting & ABC Standard Costing:

Partner with Cost Accounting to analyze financial data, establish/update rates, and audit inventory best practices to optimize cash flow

Financial Reporting & Planning:

Assist in creating and publishing monthly financial statements, ratios, budgets, forecasts, and governmental reporting requirements

Reconciliations & Accounting Support:

Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts across all companies to ensure complete accuracy, while providing backup support for A/P and A/R as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Serve as a key team member across cross-functional groups, answer financial inquiries from clients and vendors, and assist with training or providing direction to peers

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Environment:

Primarily an office setting with occasional exposure to background manufacturing noise and moving mechanical parts on the floor

Physical Effort:

Desk-based work requiring close vision, frequent hand dexterity, and occasional walking or lifting up to 10 lbs Skills Extensive experience with accounting software including PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Quicken, or similar platforms. Strong understanding of GAAP, regulatory compliance accounting, SOX controls, and technical accounting principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills for data analysis, spreadsheet management, and financial report writing. Knowledge of double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, account reconciliation processes, and general ledger management. Familiarity with financial concepts such as accrual accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation. Ability to interpret complex financial reports and perform detailed financial analysis for decision-making purposes. Experience working within non-profit organizations or governmental entities is a plus. Excellent communication skills for effective mentoring and collaboration across teams. Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining accuracy in all work. Why Join WWCPI? When you join WWCPI, you become part of a culture that values candid communication, innovation, and shared success. If you are ready to take personal responsibility for results and grow your accounting career with an industry leader, we want to hear from you

Pay:

Up to $71,400.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person