Financial Reporting Accountant

LHH; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to join its corporate finance team in Michigan. The role supports monthly close, financial reporting, and compliance, collaborating with finance leaders and cross-functional teams.

Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential for accurate reporting and strategic analysis. The position offers exposure to multiple corporate accounting areas and opportunities for growth within a dynamic finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or active pursuit preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including reconciliations and financial reporting schedules.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Conduct financial research and analysis to support accounting conclusions and business decisions.
• Collaborate with operational and finance teams for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Participate in process improvement to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
• Assist with budget, forecast, and variance analysis as needed.
• Maintain documentation supporting accounting policies and controls.
• Support audit activities and respond to stakeholder requests.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

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

CPA designation or active pursuit

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

LHH is working with a global manufacturing client seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to join its corporate finance team. This position will play an important role in supporting financial close activities, reporting processes, compliance requirements, and business analysis efforts. The individual will collaborate with finance leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial information and assist with a variety of strategic initiatives.

This opportunity offers exposure to multiple areas of corporate accounting and provides a strong foundation for career growth within a dynamic finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Conduct financial research and analysis to support accounting conclusions and business decisions.
• Partner with operational and finance teams to gather information required for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Contribute to budget, forecast, and variance analysis activities as needed.
• Maintain documentation supporting accounting policies, controls, and reporting procedures.
• Assist with special projects, business initiatives, and ad hoc management requests.
• Support audit activities and respond to requests from internal and external stakeholders.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 2-4 years of professional accounting, audit, or financial analysis experience.
• Prior public accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of certification preferred.
• Experience working with financial reporting processes in a complex business environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Self-directed professional who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting external audits and compliance initiatives.
• Exposure to financial planning, reporting, or corporate accounting functions.
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks and documentation.
• Experience identifying process improvements and implementing efficiencies.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.

What You'll Gain

• Broad exposure to corporate finance and accounting operations.
• Opportunities to work closely with senior finance leadership.
• Involvement in projects that impact business performance and reporting.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities within a growing organization.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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