Are you a detail-driven accounting leader who thrives on organization, accuracy, and collaboration? Knape & Vogt is looking for an Accounting Manager to own and lead our core accounting operations while partnering closely with leadership across the business.

In this role, you�ll oversee key accounting functions including the general ledger, tax compliance, financial reporting and analysis and internal control, ensuring our transaction systems and workflows run smoothly and efficiently. You�ll lead and develop the accounting team, support audits and financial projects, and provide critical transactional and analytical insights that help drive smart business decisions.

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What�s In It For You:

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What Will You Get To Do:

• Maintain complex ledgers; reconcile and analyze specific accounts and accruals
• Manage and participate in the month-end financial closing process
• Ensure general ledger and sub-ledgers are reconciled with resolution to reconciling items
• Research and resolve accounting entry issues, create adjusting journal entries as required
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecast processes
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for all levels of management
• Supervise the accounting staff in the day-to-day performance of activities
• Manage transactional accounting functions
• Maintain and implement internal controls
• Ensure for tax (income, sales, property) compliance and planning
• Coordinate with HR on company benefits, including Fiduciary 401K plan responsibilities
• Participate in the development and implementation of accounting policies
• Pursue business issues impacting financial results in a proactive and self-directed manner, partner with management in developing solutions
• Establish performance metrics, KPI�s, or evaluation of factors affecting the team
• Coach and develop others to ensure organizational success

What Will You bring:

• Work Experience: 5 years of experience in an accounting role, experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment and experience leading people
• Education: Bachelor�s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Computer Skills:  Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with ERP systems
• Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively; Ability to work cross-functionally
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively across a diverse customer-base; good verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills with ability to deal with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the organization