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 - 4:30pm 

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 Billing 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 accurac