Accountant in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Summary
A successful candidate should have experience with accounting and financial software, should stay up to date with current trends, and have a mix of organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail. Has ability to prioritize workflow to ensure timely, accurate accounting system and financial reporting. Has critical thinking skills, self-driven, naturally inquisitive, ability to spot issues and resolve them promptly. Expert-level knowledge of working with spreadsheets is crucial. Can work independently and in a team environment.

• Financial Reporting: Exceptional understanding of accounting rules and procedures including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Reconcile monthly all balance sheet and select income statement accounts to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance collaborating with departments to analyze and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide support for cash flow planning.
• Manage the analysis of all General Ledger accounts, investigating any unusual or unexpected variances promptly.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements, CIP Schedule and reports, and any ad hoc requests as needed. Preparation of year end reporting completed by end of January.
• Accounting: Maintain an orderly accounting filing system for financial documentation. Record daily transactions into accounting system which may include cash receipts, cash disbursements, credit card activity, customer invoicing, expense reports, labor time tickets, payroll, vendor invoices, general journal entries, etc.
• Review and verify transaction documentation for accuracy, meets company requirements, and required approvals are obtained.
• Lead Accounts receivable process for Shared Service Center: customer invoicing, collections, reporting, and bank audit requests.
• Review payroll hours and other data and collaborate with payroll administrator for timely accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Maintain job costing subledger. Maintain job closing process including reconciling year to date closed jobs schedule monthly.
• Manage fixed assets schedules and supporting documentation monthly.
• Assist with accounting functions of Shared Service Center within finance department. Prepare various reports which summarize company business activity based on past, present, and expected operations. Prepare documentation for audits of company accounts. Drive continuous improvement focusing on streamlining, improving, and automating processes.
• Cross trained on tasks within the finance department. Develop work procedures and processes, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2-5 years’ experience.
Computer Skills:
• Accounting software experience with QuickBooks and ERP system preferred
• Data entry skills
• Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint. Language Skills Ability to listen to gather facts and circumstances for analysis.