Staff Accountant - GAAP & SOX Close Specialist

Methode Electronics Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contribution

Job summary

Methode Electronics Inc. in Southfield, Michigan, seeks a Staff Accountant to support the US Shared Service Center's general ledger operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and footnote disclosures.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and adherence to US GAAP and SOX controls. You will work closely with finance teams across entities, assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and support SEC reporting and external audit requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1+ year of general accounting experience.
• Experience with multinational publicly traded companies is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals including GAAP and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly close.
• Capitalize fixed assets and manage intercompany transactions.
• Execute month-end close tasks and update close checklists.
• Assist with SEC reporting schedules and footnote support.
• Support internal controls and SOX 404 compliance.
• Collaborate with global finance teams on accounting processes.
• Liaise with external auditors during quarterly reviews.

Skills

General accounting

Microsoft Excel

SOX compliance

US GAAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fixed asset system

Job description

Methode Electronics Inc. in Southfield, Michigan, seeks a Staff Accountant to support the US Shared Service Center's general ledger operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and footnote disclosures.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and adherence to US GAAP and SOX controls. You will work closely with finance teams across entities, assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and support SEC reporting and external audit requests.