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.