Challenge Manufacturing · 1 day ago
Sr. Accountant
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, committed to operational excellence through employee empowerment. The Senior Accountant will provide critical analysis and reporting on consolidated financials, focusing on inventory, customer pricing, and tax reporting, while also supporting various corporate financial initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate and review annual corporate tax filings for various LLCs and corporations across multiple jurisdictions
Prepare and support third-party tax requests and schedules
Manage Sales/Use Tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
Validate and update customer pricing in the ERP system
Manage intercompany pricing and reconciliations
Perform reconciliation and analysis of inventory
Calculate and update standard costs as needed
Participate in physical inventory counts
Identify and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries
Prepare monthly account reconciliations
Assist with internal and external financial reporting packages
Maintain and reconcile tooling jobs, including related revenue recognition
Coordinate non-recurring projects with senior leadership
Assist in developing and monitoring annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Perform variance analysis and present findings to senior leadership
Assist with internal control development, documentation, and evaluation
Support compliance with audits and risk assessments
Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Participate in ERP upgrades or implementations as a liaison between Accounting and IT
Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain on inventory accuracy and cost control
Serve as a finance partner to other departments to evaluate financial impacts of business decisions
Mentor junior accounting staff and support onboarding/training efforts
Take on stretch assignments or lead projects to build leadership capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
Minimum three years of relevant public accounting experience with increasing responsibility
CPA designation or working towards it
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong knowledge of financial statements and tax reporting requirements
Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and other departments
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to interface with finance and non-finance teams
High personal accountability; takes responsibility for actions and results
Thorough, accurate, and reliable in performing job tasks; maintains integrity
Resolves conflict constructively and maintains positive work relationships
Seeks and uses feedback to improve performance and collaboration
Works with urgency and focus to meet internal and external customer needs
Adapts to new situations and applies critical thinking to solve problems
Embraces change positively as an opportunity for growth
Works collaboratively and shares knowledge to support team success
Preferred
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis preferred
Familiarity with internal control frameworks (ex: COSO) and risk management practices
Exposure to ERP system implementations or financial system upgrades is a plus
Demonstrated ability to lead projects or mentor peers
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options
Employer 401k Match
ESOP shares
Tuition reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Challenge Incentive Program
Paid time off
Company
Challenge Manufacturing
Challenge Manufacturing is an automotive company offering stamped and welded automotive assemblies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2021-02-02Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Doug Bradley
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-08-05
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2023-10-16
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