Job Description
Senior Accountant (CPA Required)
Location: Detroit, MI
Setting: Onsite
Full time Position- Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Position Overview
A Senior Accountant plays a vital role in managing the financial health of an organization by ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making. The Senior Accountant will maintain and analyze financial records and contribute to budget planning. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Record Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Record and verify transactions in ledgers and financial databases.
- Reconcile accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Financial Reporting
- Prepare financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements and the annual footnotes to the financial statements.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Provide insights and analysis to assist management in decision-making.
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Assist in creating and monitoring budgets.
- Analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenditures.
- Develop financial forecasts based on historical data and trends.
- Audit and Internal Controls
- Support external audits by preparing the required documentation.
- Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.
- Regulatory and Compliance
- Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.
- Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is required
- Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills for reporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams.