Staff Accountant II

Routeone; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Routeone in Farmington Hills, MI seeks an accounting professional to compile and analyze financial data, support the month-end close, and prepare reconciliations. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, with a Master’s and CPA or 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, is essential. You will participate in budgets and forecasts, investigate variances, and ensure GAAP compliance while maintaining privacy and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Master's degree and CPA or 2+ years public accounting experience preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and adherence to accounting policies.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare timely entries to general ledger accounts.
• Plays a key supporting role for the month-end close process in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and analyzes general ledger accounts.
• Compiles and prepares forecasts and budgets for subject expert areas.
• Investigates and prepares explanations of account variances.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintains safety, security, and privacy standards throughout all areas of responsibility.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Accounting research

Communication

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Service-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA or 2+ years of public accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (VLookup, PivotTables)

Job description

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Full-time Regular Farmington Hills, MI, US

Job Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare timely entries to general ledger accounts.
• Plays a key supporting role for the month-end close process in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and analyzes general ledger accounts.
• Compiles and prepares forecasts and budgets for subject expert areas.
• Investigates and prepares explanations of account variances.
• Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintains safety, security, and privacy standards throughout all areas of responsibility.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of accounting functions and principles.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel (i.e. VLookup and pivot tables), and Outlook.

Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to problem solve and implement process improvements independently.
• Ability to perform accounting technical research on expert subject areas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Detail-oriented.
• Service-oriented.

Other Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Master's degree in Accounting/Finance and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or 2+ years of public accounting experience.