Job description
Description

Robert Half's trusted client is seeking a Senior Accountant Consultant for a long-term engagement. This hybrid role located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and will report directly to the Controller. The role involves a range of accounting responsibilities, including managing sales revenue, fixed assets, accruals, and accounts payable. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the month and year-end close process and will also assist with internal and external reporting and audit requests.

The Day-to-day Responsibilities Include
• Manage and oversee sales revenue, cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, accounts payable, leases, investments, and stock compensation.
• Support the month and year-end close process, including the preparation of workpapers, analysis, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Respond to internal or external reporting/ad-hoc requests as needed.
• Assist with audit requests, including internal SOX compliance, external, and 401K.
• Adhere to the goals and policies outlined in the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Foster an honest and respectful work environment.
• Strive to make the company a great place to work, respected for the quality of its people and products.
• Serve as a role model for fellow employees and business partners by acting responsibly, fairly, and honestly in dealings and exercising sound judgment in performing job duties.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills in day-to-day tasks.
• Effectively multi-task and meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, and work both independently and collaboratively with external and internal peers.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following skills set:
• Must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior accounting role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary.
• Demonstrated skills in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations.
• Must have experience with General Ledger and Journal Entries.
• Previous experience in performing Month End Close tasks is required.
• The candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is crucial.
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work is expected.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Hi-Tech Engineering industry is a plus.
• Professional certification such as CPA is highly desirable.

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