Job Description

Position Summary

The Kalamazoo Country Club Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for leading critical components of the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, analytical capability, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with business leaders to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting Leadership

● Lead significant portions of the month-end and year-end close processes
● Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and accruals
● Oversee general ledger accuracy and ensure proper account classification
● Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
● Perform detailed financial statement analysis and present insights to management
● Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and technical issues
● Prepare and review variance analyses with actionable recommendations
 

Reconciliations & Controls

● Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
● Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies
● Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy
● Oversee fixed asset tracking and CIP documentation process
● Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness

Budgeting, Forecasting &; KPIs
● Lead or significantly contribute to monthly forecasting processes
● Play a key role in the annual budgeting process
● Develop and report departmental KPIs and financial performance metrics
● Partner with department leaders to analyze trends and improve financial outcomes

Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
● Oversee preparation and timely filing of sales tax returns and related payments
● Production and review of month and year-end tax reporting (State sales and use tax, 1099s) for accuracy and compliance
● Maintain oversight of contracts, licenses, renewals, and vendor compliance
● Ensure adherence to Corporate Finance policies and accounting standards
Cash Management & Banking
● Oversee electronic payment processing
● Perform monthly bank account reconciliations
● Manage monthly petty cash and house bank account reconciliations
● Monitor and manage company credit card activity and compliance

Audit & Cross-Functional Leadership
● Serve as a primary liaison during internal and external audits
● Provide technical accounting guidance to finance staff and other departments
● Review and approve sales commission calculations
● Cross-train and mentor junior team members
● Team lead for key Corporate Finance functions across Greenleaf Hospitality, Greenleaf Capital and Catalyst Development divisions

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (required)
● Experience with Workday and Toast softwares preferred
● 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
● Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
● Experience leading month-end close processes
● Advanced understanding of A/P, A/R, accrual accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls
● Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes
● Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
● Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● High level of discretion and confidentiality