Staff Accountant

WHO WE ARE:

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• CPA preferred


• Prior accounting experience preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 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

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment


• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement


• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• Flexible spending/health savings account


• 401(k)


• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team


• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)


• Paid time off


• Paid holidays


• Training and development


• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.   In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.