Senior Accounting Specialist
Acron Aviation
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Grand Rapids, MI · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
The Senior Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial records. This role performs complex accounting tasks, including, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, and may support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects. The Senior Accounting Specialist ensures compliance with GAAP and internal policies, supports audits, and may assist in budgeting and forecasting activities. This position collaborates cross-functionally with other departments to support overall financial health and decision-making.
Responsibilities:
Month-End Close and General Ledger
General ledger accounting and maintenance
Prepare recurring and nonrecurring journal entries
Handle revenue recognition of sales contracts, accruals, prepaids, payroll, and other assigned entries
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
Review and analyze P&L activity
Investigate and explain account and P&L variances
Support month-end and year-end close
Assist with monthly management reporting and variance analysis
Support internal and external audits
Work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
Process Improvement and Partnership
Identify and implement improvements to close, costing and reconciliation processes, including ERP and automation enhancements.
Identify and improve certain business policies and procedures
Other
Assists with annual financial statement audit
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly inventory (ASC 606) revenue recognition.
Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations and journal entries in a deadline-driven setting.
Proficiency with an ERP system (SAP).
Advanced Excel skills.
Additional Qualifications:
CPA or progress toward certification.
Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control testing.
Equal Opportunity Statement Acron Aviation is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Additional Information: Acron Aviation maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E-Verify employer.
U.S. Person Requirement This position may require access to information, technology, software, or hardware that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. To comply with these requirements, applicants must qualify as a US Person.