Staff Accountant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Northville Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, providing testing solutions and engineering services. The Staff Accountant will maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close, prepare reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting in GAAP aligned processes.

This role partners with operational departments to provide financial support, analyze transactions, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
• Microsoft Excel skills at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and intercompany accounts.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and investigate account discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Review and process fixed asset additions, disposals, depreciation, and asset tracking.
• Assist with inventory accounting and related reconciliations as required.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation.
• Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and test solutions to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland and Morocco; it has subsidiaries in China, Japan, South Korea, Italy & Romania. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovationand Integrityprovide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing account reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Staff Accountant partners with operational departments to provide financial support, analyze transactions, and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and intercompany accounts.

Maintain general ledger integrity and investigate account discrepancies.

Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.

Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.

Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Review and process fixed asset additions, disposals, depreciation, and asset tracking.

Assist with inventory accounting and related reconciliations as required.

Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation.

Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements.

Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within accounting functions.

Collaborate with departmental managers to provide financial information and suppor

Assists in supporting the UTAC culture and values (Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation)

Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Skill Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Minimum of 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred.

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.

Microsoft Excel skills at an intermediate level.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Strong time management and multitasking skills.

Consistently adhere to, and support all UTAC policies, procedures, and safety regulations

Physical Requirements:

Exposure to industry accepted chemicals and noise

Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

Able to lift and/or move materials as needed in the performance of assigned duties

Requirements include, but are not limited to stand, walk, sit, twist, bend, lift, see, speak, hear

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programs are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the US this includes;

• Medical Insurance, dental
• 401k
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.