Senior Accountant (Hybrid - Grand Rapids, MI)

Job Summary: Senior Accountant

At MISTR, our operational and financial accuracy is foundational to our success. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records, overseeing complex accounting activities, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across our multi-entity organization. This position requires a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments to support operational and strategic initiatives.

If you are an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing environment and enjoys improving processes, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our accounting team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May provide mentorship or guidance to junior accountants or accounting assistants.
• May review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation prepared by junior staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Month-End Close

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications.
• Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP across multiple business entities.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare internal financial statements and supporting schedules for leadership review.
• Support external financial audits by preparing audit schedules, pulling source documentation, and addressing auditor inquiries.
• Assist with year-end reporting requirements and the preparation of footnotes or management disclosures.

Account Reconciliations

• Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, AP/AR, inventory, intercompany, prepaid assets, and deferred revenue.
• Ensure reconciling items are addressed promptly and accurately.

Intercompany Accounting

• Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, eliminations, and settlements.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal transfer-pricing policies (as applicable).

Accounting Operations Support

• Assist with AP/AR oversight, revenue recognition procedures, and vendor management workflows.
• Ensure proper classification of expenses across operating units and legal entities.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements.

Process Improvement

• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance accuracy, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Assist with system enhancements or implementations involving ERP/accounting software.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with finance, operations, HR, pharmacy, and lab departments to validate financial data and support business decisions.
• Provide accounting guidance for new initiatives, contracts, or operational changes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Professional Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including multi-entity environments.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Technical Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret financial data with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication to convey financial information clearly.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive financial information with integrity and discretion.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Certifications: CPA or working toward CPA strongly preferred.
• Public Accounting Experience: Experience in audit or assurance is a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Healthcare, pharmacy, or telehealth industry experience is beneficial.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with modern ERPs, financial automation tools, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Multi-entity/Multi-state Experience: Familiarity with intercompany allocations and consolidations.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds intermittently.

Job Type:

• Remote Employee
• Full Time – Salary (Exempt)
• Day Shift (Monday – Friday)
• Work Hours will be determined at the time of hire

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

MISTR, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49505