Senior Public Accountant JN -092026-181789

Goodwin Recruiting; Dearborn (MI); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully paid health insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Annual bonus potential

Professional, distraction-free office

Descripción de la vacante

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Senior Public Accountant for an in-office role in Michigan. The position emphasizes client accounting services such as financial reporting, reconciliations, and advisory support rather than tax preparation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with multiple clients and staff across engagements.

Formación

• At least 5 years of experience in public accounting or client-focused bookkeeping.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (required).
• Experience mentoring and reviewing work of staff.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for multiple clients, including AR, AP, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger entries to ensure accurate financial records.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Provide proactive financial support and respond to client inquiries professionally.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support process improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Prepare and review business tax returns.

Conocimientos

Public accounting experience

Client-facing

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Mentoring

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Herramientas

Thomson Reuters

QuickBooks Online/Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

A growing, well-regarded accounting firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Public Accountant to join their team in a full-time, in-office capacity. This role will focus heavily on client accounting services- such as financial reporting, reconciliations, and advisory support- rather than tax preparation. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting principles, thrives in a client-facing environment, and brings at least five years of experience in a public accounting setting.

Accountant Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in public accounting or client-focused bookkeeping
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (required)
• Experience mentoring and reviewing work of less experienced staff
• Proficient with Thomson Reuters, QuickBooks Online/Desktop, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and intermediate accounting principles
• Skilled in managing multiple accounts and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently
• Prior experience with financial statement preparation and account reconciliations

Accountant Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for multiple clients, including AR, AP, and general ledger
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger entries to ensure accurate financial records
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Provide proactive financial support and respond to client inquiries professionally
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes
• Support process improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Collaborate with team members to deliver consistent, high-quality service
• Prepare and review business tax returns

Accountant Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 depending on experience
• Fully paid health insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday schedule
• Annual bonus potential based on performance
• Professional, distraction-free office environment
• Opportunities for growth and continued learning