Staff Accountant
We create personalized spaces that elevate your well-being, promote, innovation, and transform the communities in which we live.
Custer creates exceptional workspaces that empower people to do their best work. Established in 1981, Custer now serves multiple territories reaching outside of West Michigan as a premier dealership of Steelcase furniture. Throughout four decades, our capabilities have expanded to offer interior solutions for small business, education, healthcare, and corporate clients. Custer designs and builds environments that maximize productivity and a sense of purpose, drawing on extensive research and established expertise. Providing full-service solutions including workplace strategy, design, integrated technology, commercial flooring, custom-tailored solutions and furniture, Custer delivers spaces that support a better way of working
Canyon Equities is a shared services organization dedicated to empowering a family of companies – Custer Inc, CS Erickson, and FASTSIGNS. Guided by our mission to maximize both individual and company potential, we provide essential business resources in Information Technology, Finance, and Human Resources. Together, we enable our companies to scale strategically and deliver exceptional experiences to their clients
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Staff Accountant will provide essential administrative and financial support services. The position works closely with other accounting personnel, internal departments, and external parties.
This position is part of Canyon Equities, the holding company for the Custer, Inc. family of businesses, including CS Erickson and FASTSIGNS Grand Rapids. This role provides exposure to a range of business operations across multiple industries.
The ideal candidate will bring a foundational understanding of core accounting functions and be eager to deepen their experience.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Assist with the month-end close process and financial report consolidation for executive review
Review and reconcile general ledger accounts
Prepare and post journal entries
Assist with financial statement review
Accounts Receivable & Banking
Generate customer invoices and apply incoming payments
Manage daily bank deposits and perform monthly bank reconciliations
Monitor accounts receivable and follow-up on outstanding collections
Issue credit memos for returned products or billing discrepancies
Intercompany & Asset Management
Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions
Maintain and report on fixed asset records
Payroll, Inventory & Compliance
Review payroll reports and reconcile as needed
Support inventory tracking and reconciliation processes
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Energetic, self-starter with a positive attitude
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Team player with the ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with Pivot Tables and complex formulas
Ability to multitask effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
General tax knowledge
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
1-3 years’ experience in an accounting role
Experience with ERP systems preferred
Experience with the month-end close process preferred
BENEFITS
Custer will provide a competitive compensation plan. You will also receive a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.