Accounting Manager

GT Independence Main
Sturgis, MI 49091, USA

Work for a company where you make a difference in people's lives every day!

At GT, we know that our people are at the heart of our success. If you love your work, enjoy collaboration, and want to learn, you’ve come to the right place! Let us help you discover a new passion for doing good in a growing industry.

GT Independence has won numerous awards and recognitions for being a great workplace, including being named a National “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in 2025! We also received the "Great Place Place To Work" Certification for !

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all of the direct accounting activities of GT Independence at the direction of the Controller and Assistant Controller. Provides supervision, oversight, and direction to assigned staff regarding accounting operations.

• Coordination of the training for new employees related to: day-to-day tasks, software programs; reporting formats; culture of the department; core values of GT Independence, and other requirements as deemed necessary
• Prioritizing workflow of the department
• Prepares or directs the preparation of reconciliations for general ledger accounts in conjunction with monthly internal financial statement preparation
• Prepares or directs the reconciliation of advance accounts and worker’s compensation refunds on a quarterly basis, and ensures timely settlement of funds with agencies (if necessary)
• Prepares or directs the preparation of reports which summarize business activity and financial position in all financial areas
• Ensures the timely submission of all other reports required by regulatory agencies
• Assist in completion of annual financial statement audit
• Maintenance of Great Plains as well as the chart of accounts
• Prepare and monitor budgets
• Continuous improvement of accounting-specific and applicable company-wide processes
• Projects deemed necessary by the controller
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

• 3 years of financial accounting experience
• One year of experience in accounting supervision
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures, property and cost controls, and audit procedures
• Experience with short and long range fiscal planning
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong ability to analyze data
• Ability to provide direction utilizing integrated computerized financial management information systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Work is performed in a typical office setting.

GT Independence is a national, family-owned organization and a trusted leader in personal and financial services for people in need of home and community-based care throughout the country. We help thousands of people in public health programs across the country find and hire their own personal assistants.

Our finance team strives to create trust, autonomy and even fun. We believe that everyone can contribute and that the best employees are intrinsically motivated, so we excel because we respect each other and we love what we do.

We value excellence, but we won’t micromanage to achieve it. If you are self-motivated, we’ll give you the freedom to succeed on your own. Team members enjoy flexible time off, competitive wages and benefits and the opportunity to grow professionally.

GT is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community. We aspire for all staff to feel comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work. We want people to feel valued and have a sense of belonging. GT strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger. It also drives innovation and ultimately helps us achieve our mission of self-determination.

Bachelors or better in Accounting.

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