Accounting Manager - Foresight Group

At Foresight Group, we bring together the best technology and decades of expertise to put images and messages on just about anything you can imagine. Foresight Group is a subsidiary of Reseda Group, a wholly-owned CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. With locations in Lansing and Ann Arbor, we specialize in commercial printing, direct mail services, large sign printing, promotional items, and trade show displays. Go to our website, Foresight Group, to learn more about the history of our company!

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support the daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations of a fast-paced printing and mailing company. This role is heavily focused on hands-on accounting responsibilities including reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end close, cash management, and operational accounting support.

In addition, the position will oversee the Accounts Payable and Billing functions and provide guidance and support to team members responsible for those areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a production-driven environment.

Work Arrangement: This position is able to work onsite at our Lansing Office (2822 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Lansing, MI 48906).

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation for this position is based on experience
• Work environment that is climate-controlled, clean, orderly, and promotes safety
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
• Up to 13 days of PTO within your first year, as well 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with an immediate 1:1 Match
• Up to 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, cash application, and general ledger maintenance
• Coordinates and collaborates with parent company accounting team on financial reporting, accounting operations and related initiatives
• Prepare monthly commission statement and sales reports
• Coordinate and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review financial reports, account reconciliations, aging reports, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting
• Monitor cash flow activity to ensure adequate liquidity, timely disbursements, and effective cash management
• Participates in developing accounting policies and administering approved procedures while maintaining accurate records and compliance with internal controls
• Supports budgeting and forecasting activities and assists with analysis of variances
• Assists auditors regarding policies, procedures, questions and records in the performance of their annual audit and/or review of ongoing operations
• Analyze financial data and assist with identifying operational and accounting improvements
• Coordinates accounting matters with other departments
• Track postage expenses, production costs, and other operational accounting transactions
• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (including Billing, Collections, and some Cash Applications) functions to ensure timely and accurate processing
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to Accounts Payable and Billing staff as needed
• Review vendor invoices, payment processing, customer billing, and account reconciliations to underlying subsidiary ledgers for accuracy
• Maintains fixed asset records; records monthly depreciation entries and reconciles subsidiary ledgers
• Upload invoices to customer portals for automated payment processing
• Set up new accounts and reassignments as needed
• Assist with collections efforts and monitoring of customer account balances
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, reporting accuracy, and accounting processes
• Coordinates completion of all required tax returns and payments due
• Complete training and development as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of daily accounting operations and month-end close processes
• Experience with ERP, inventory, or job costing systems
• Knowledge of postage accounting and production billing processes
• Payroll support experience
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis
• Prior experience overseeing Accounts Payable and Billing functions preferred
• Experience in printing, manufacturing, mailing, or production environments preferred
• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP and FASB regulations
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Comfort performing tedious tasks - able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
• This position requires onsite presence at the employee's assigned location for all scheduled shifts.
• This role operates in a professional office setting within a production and manufacturing environment.
• The position works closely with accounting staff, operations, production, customer service, and leadership teams to support accurate financial reporting and daily business operations.

Disclaimer:

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.