Senior Accountant

The Planet Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Michigan is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the general ledger, monthly closings, and financial reporting. The role supports the month-end close, analyzes variances, and aids in consolidated financial statements.

You will work with acquired entities, ensure accurate WIP and accruals, and collaborate with project managers on forecasts and financial models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Five or more years of accounting experience with progression of responsibilities.
• Deadline oriented with strong time management and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, prepare and input monthly journal entries, review and explain variances from budget and forecast.
• Coordinate and manage the month-end close process through financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Assist in preparation of integrated financials from acquired entities, provide analysis and process assistance to acquired entities.
• Ensure monthly WIP/accrual analysis and entry is complete.
• Reconciliation and variance analysis of P&L and B/S accounts.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting close process.
• Work closely with the Director of Accounting in organizing and driving the Accounting Team.
• Perform monthly financial reviews of certain service areas to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results.
• Work with project/branch managers to understand financials and assist with forecasts and financial models.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organization

Deadline driven

Accounting methodologies

MS Word & Outlook

Sage ERP (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience


• Proficient in excel


• Good organization/attention to detail


• Degree in Finance/Accounting

Preferred:

• Sage ERP

Essential responsibilities and duties include:

• Maintain general ledger, prepare and input monthly journal entries, review and explain variances from budget and forecast.


• Coordinate and manage the month-end close process through financial statement preparation and analysis.


• Assist in preparation of integrated financials from acquired entities, provide analysis and process assistance to acquired entities.


• Ensure monthly WIP/accrual analysis and entry is complete.


• Reconciliation and variance analysis of P&L and B/S accounts.


• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting close process.


• Work closely with the Director of Accounting in organizing and driving the Accounting Team.


• Perform monthly financial reviews of certain service areas to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results.


• Work with project/branch managers and to understand financials and assist with preparation of forecasts and various financial models.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.


• Five or more years of accounting experience utilizing various accounting methodologies and a background that shows a progression of increasing responsibilities.


• Successful candidate will be deadline oriented, organized, possess strong time-management skills and have strong attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in the service and manufacturing industry preferred.


• Experience with Sage a plus.


• Experience in acquisition integration a plus.