NOTE: THIS IS A VERY SHORT-TERM CONTRACT! ONLY THROUGH END OF YEAR!
Interim Accountant / Accounting Consultant
Duration: Immediate start through December 31
Employment Type: Contract / Interim
Reports To: Corporate Controller
Location: Grand Rapids or Phoenix
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant or Accounting Consultant to provide interim support directly to the Corporate Controller through year-end.
This individual will assist with day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, and the development and documentation of corporate accounting policies and internal controls.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, experience working in a public company environment, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Corporate Controller with daily accounting activities and transactional accounting responsibilities.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries.
- Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
- Develop, document, and formalize corporate accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with implementing and strengthening internal accounting controls.
- Support accounting processes to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, documentation, and internal controls.
- Provide additional hands-on accounting support as needed through year-end.
Required Qualifications
- Strong general ledger accounting experience, including journal entries and month-end close.
- Experience developing, documenting, or implementing accounting policies and procedures.
- Experience supporting internal control implementation or improvements.
- Prior accounting experience within a publicly traded company.
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
- Ability to work independently and directly support senior accounting leadership.
- Comfortable balancing transactional accounting responsibilities with process improvement initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SOX controls or public company compliance requirements.
- Previous experience supporting a Corporate Controller.
- Prior interim, consulting, or contract accounting experience.
- Experience implementing or improving accounting processes during periods of organizational change.
Ideal Candidate
A well-rounded accounting professional who can roll up their sleeves to handle journal entries and month-end close while also helping the Controller build stronger accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
This is a hands-on accounting role, not solely a policy development or compliance position.