Senior Accountant: Consolidations & Acquisition Integration

Planet Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group seeks a Senior Accountant in the Greater Lansing, MI area for a contract role. The position requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including consolidations and balance sheets.

Proficiency in Excel, and strong organization and attention to detail are essential. The role involves general ledger maintenance, month-end close coordination, and integration accounting for acquired entities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience (consolidations, MEC, balance sheets).
• Proficient in Excel.
• Good organization/attention to detail.
• Degree in Finance/Accounting.

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 and to understand financials and assist with preparation of forecasts and various financial models.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Time management

Detail oriented

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Planet Group seeks a Senior Accountant in the Greater Lansing, MI area for a contract role. The position requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including consolidations and balance sheets.

Proficiency in Excel, and strong organization and attention to detail are essential. The role involves general ledger maintenance, month-end close coordination, and integration accounting for acquired entities.