Senior Accountant

Our client, a global, mass media conglomerate based in Troy, MI, is seeking a Senior Accountant on a hybrid basis.

Contract – W2 Non Exempt

$40.00- $44.00 per hour DOE

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks.

Job Duties:

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status, spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedure
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance with GAAP principles.

Job Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, Chief or Senior Accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures,
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks, advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) will be preferred.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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