Senior Accountant

Alfa Financial Software

Royal Oak (MI)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible hybrid or remote work options

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401k plan with matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Alfa Financial Software seeks a Senior Accountant to join their finance team, balancing operational responsibilities with analytical functions. This hybrid role involves managing accounts payable, payroll support, tax compliance, and general accounting tasks while contributing to a vibrant corporate culture.

Qualifications

3-5 years of progressive accounting experience is essential.
Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles is required.
Experience with tax preparation and compliance is crucial.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt to payment.
Assist with multi-state payroll processing and compliance.
Support tax compliance activities and audit requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

WorkDay

SAP

QuickBooks

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We are seeking a Senior Accountant (AP Operations & Finance Support) to join our finance team in a role that combines hands-on operational responsibilities with analytical support functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for accounts payable and expense management, and collaborate closely with the Head of Tax to ensure timely and accurate tax filing and compliance. Additionally, the role provides essential support with payroll administration, plays a key role in the month-end and year-end closing, and provides assistance and cover for other areas of the finance function where needed.

This hybrid role offers the flexibility to remote work from home alongside the opportunity to collaborate from our Royal Oak, Michigan office, with in-person attendance encouraged as needed for team collaboration and essential meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Management

Oversee complete accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt to payment
Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring proper authorization and coding
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate payment terms when appropriate
Prepare detailed AP aging reports and cash flow projections
Implement and maintain AP controls and procedures
Resolve complex vendor disputes and payment discrepancies
Support month-end accruals and financial statement preparation

Expense Management & Analysis

Oversee corporate expense management program and policy compliance
Review and analyze departmental spending patterns and budget variances
Manage corporate credit card programs and reconciliations
Prepare detailed expense analytics and management reporting
Conduct expense audits and ensure policy adherence
Support budget preparation and forecasting processes
Handle complex travel and entertainment expense reviews

Tax Compliance

Assist with preparation of various tax returns (sales, use, property, etc.) across multiple states and jurisdictions
Support tax provision calculations and quarterly estimates
Help maintain tax workpapers and supporting documentation
Assist with tax audits and information requests
Support research on tax issues and regulation changes
Help coordinate with external tax advisors and CPAs
Assist with tax planning initiatives and compliance monitoring
Support transfer pricing documentation and reporting

Payroll Functions

Assist with multi-state payroll processing and compliance
Support payroll tax filings and quarterly reporting
Help resolve complex payroll issues and employee inquiries
Assist with year-end payroll processes (W-2s, 1099s)
Support payroll system implementations and upgrades
Help maintain payroll controls and documentation
Assist with payroll-related journal entries and accruals

General Accounting & Analysis

Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
Support month-end and year-end closing processes
Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Assist with banking and associated reconciliations
Assist with ad hoc requests when required

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
Tax preparation and compliance experience
Proficiency in payroll processing, reporting and compliance
Proficiency in accounting software (WorkDay, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.)
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience with expense management platforms
Knowledge of banking and treasury management systems
Familiarity with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, etc.)
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Professional judgment and ethical standards

What we’ll do for you:

33 days’ annual leave (incl. 9 public holidays/cultural days) and the possibility to buy up to 10 more days a year
Flexible work - hybrid or remote work with modern workspaces available
Health, Dental and Vision insurance with reimbursement of copays/coinsurance/deductibles for in-network medical costs
Fully paid-for life, disability and travel insurances
Gym and Wellness Scheme through Wellhub with access to a range of studios, gyms and wellbeing apps
401k plan - matching at 100% of the first 6% contributed (immediately vested)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 crisis support
3 paid volunteering days as well as 5 paid learning and development days
Fun social events throughout the year and annual Company Conferences

About Alfa:

With over 500 employees worldwide, we’re a leading provider of software and services to the global auto and equipment finance industries. Alfa Systems, our technology platform, is at the heart of some of the world’s largest auto and equipment finance companies. Key to the business case for each implementation is Alfa Systems’ ability to consolidate multiple client systems onto a single platform. Alfa Systems supports both retail and corporate business for auto, equipment, wholesale and dealer finance on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including leases and loans, originations and servicing. Alfa Systems is an end-to-end solution with integrated workflow and automated processing using configurable business rules, with an extensive API allowing real-time integration to other systems. With over 30 current clients and 26 countries served, Alfa has been delivering successful projects for our customers since 1990, and is expanding rapidly throughout Europe, North America and beyond.

Our Culture:

Our culture is vibrant, innovative and diverse, and we are proud of it. Ours is a close-knit community. Alfa employees are an eclectic mix and all are creative, dedicated and hardworking. We believe it is important to build close working relationships within our company, so we hold numerous team events and conferences that bring us together for socializing and team building. We all enjoy the work-life balance and the great culture, with plenty of social activities organized by the company.

Alfa Financial Software Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all

employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and

harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,

national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or perform essential job functions, please contact HR-US@alfasystems.com

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