STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Centura, Inc.; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Centura, Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close. This fully on-site role reports to the Finance team and requires strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

The position involves cash reporting, sales tax filings, internal reporting, and cooperation with auditors. You will work M-F, 8-5, with no holidays or weekends, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a team environment and also independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries under supervision.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Reconcile daily cash activity and assist with cash reporting.
• Post customer payments and maintain accounts receivable records.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and invoice verification.
• Support preparation of sales and use tax filings.
• Assist in preparing management reports and financial analyses.
• Support monthly profit and loss reporting.
• Assist with budget and business plan preparation.
• Maintain monthly bank reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve routine accounting discrepancies.
• Respond to internal requests for financial information.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Cross-train in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

XLOOKUP

VLOOKUP

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Staff Accountant

Troy, Michigan

Job Details

FULLY ON-SITE
M-F, 8-5
NO holidays or weekends!

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting department by assisting with daily accounting operations, account reconciliations, journal entries, cash reporting, sales tax filing, and month-end and year-end close activities.

Essential Responsibilities, Authorities and Expectations

Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare journal entries under supervision.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Reconcile daily cash activity and assist with cash reporting.
• Post customer payments and maintain accounts receivable records.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and invoice verification.
• Support preparation of sales and use tax filings.
• Assist in preparing management reports and financial analyses.
• Support monthly profit and loss reporting.
• Assist with budget and business plan preparation.
• Maintain monthly bank reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve routine accounting discrepancies.
• Respond to internal requests for financial information.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Cross-train in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a team environment and also independently.