Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant

Robert Half's trusted client is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant Consultant for a short-term project. This hybrid role is located in Flint Michigan and will report directly to the corporate controller.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Coordinate quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
• Assemble monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
• Take part in various department-wide initiatives
• Ad-hoc projects as required
• Carry out monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
• Create analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
• An endless desire to improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
• Achieve compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners
• Put together Balance Sheet account reconciliations

The ideal candidate will have the following skill sets:

• Proficient at analyzing financial data and promptly creating accurate reports
• SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work and communication well with manager-level associates
• Self-starter and strong ethical standards
• BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are highly desired
• Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions
• Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
• Bank reconciliations experience required
• Proficiency in Foundation Grants
• Bank Account Reconciliation experience
• General ledger experience preferred
• Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
• Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Efficient in ERP systems
• Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines