Senior Accountant Job in Southfield, Michigan US
Senior Accountant
Successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger, and in preparing basic financial reports.
Description
· Reconcile complex general ledger accounts monthly, including research and resolution of discrepancies
· Maintain and enhance financial systems and reporting mechanisms
· Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules.
· Participate in month end, quarter end, and year end closings
· Comply with internal controls and best practices
· Assist Corporate executives in re-forecasting and budgeting their departmental expenses
· Provide information for auditors and other special projects
· Assist in other accounting projects as requested
· Experience with SAP and Hyperion
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
- 4+ years of accounting experience required
- Experience in Public Accounting
- CPA Preferred
- Understands and is able to apply technical accounting concepts
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Comfortable with and able to utilize computer technology
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Analytical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask