Accounting Specialist

Utility Supply and Construction Company; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Supply & Construction Company in Novi, MI is seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our growing team. The role focuses on mid-level ledger reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification to enable informed financial decisions.

You will ensure compliance with federal/state/local requirements, support monthly/quarterly closes, and help prepare commentary on key accounts. Ongoing education through webinars and workshops is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is typically required.
• Previous accounting/finance experience preferred with solid knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software/ERP (COINS, P21, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, calculations, and documentation.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends/variances, and recommend improvements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute mid-level general ledger reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification to support senior staff.
• Monitor and improve accounting reporting procedures for assigned departments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying legislation and maintaining compliance.
• Continue education through webinars, workshops, and networking events.
• Support monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end closes including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in providing schedules and commentary on operating maintenance accounts, working capital, and cash-flow reports.
• Maintain and update records for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

Data verification

Policy compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

COINS

P21

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Utility Supply & Construction Company is looking to a hire a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our growing team!

Essential Job Functions:

• Execute mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, enabling senior staff to analyze options and make financial decisions aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and maintaining compliance.
• Continue ongoing education by participating in webinars, workshops, and networking events.
• Performs mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel.
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.
• Assists in providing schedules and commentary with respects to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of working capital, cash-flow reports, as well as applicable commentary.
• Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.
• Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is typically required. Some positions may require additional certifications or coursework in accounting principles.
• Previous experience in accounting or finance roles is preferred, with proficiency in fundamental accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g. COINS, P21, SAP, Oracle), as well as Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, financial calculations, and documentation is crucial.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, variances, and anomalies, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.