Staff Accountant

Full Time Position

Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit research and development organization that provides contract research and development for government and industry customers.

The Headquarters Office of Fraunhofer USA, Inc. located in Plymouth, Michigan seeks to fill the position of an Accountant working in the Finance & Project Administration Department. This is a hands-on position with the benefit of providing accounting experience to the right candidate in a variety of tasks in the accounting cycle. The ideal candidate will be a collaborator that is eager to learn from an established team of experienced personnel. The Accountant reports to the Controller.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process Accounts Payable: credit card charges, employee expense reports and other
• Monitor Cash Inflows: post cash receipts daily, manage collection efforts for all accounts over 60 days due, prepare monthly Cash Analysis Report
• Manage Fixed Assets: set up and dispose fixed assets in the ERP system, process monthly depreciation, oversee and coordinate the annual inventory, prepare annual Personal Property Tax Returns
• Reconcile, document, and analyze balance sheet accounts for discrepancies to ensure reliable month end and year end closing
• Respond to financial inquiries, both internally and externally
• Semi-Annual Forecasts: Analyze indirect costs incurred to date against the approved budget and forecast for multiple locations. Requires consideration of activities to date, upcoming strategic plans, and communications with center leadership
• Annual Budgets: Analyze indirect costs for the prior year and use them as a basis to create budgets for the upcoming year. Requires consideration of activities to date, upcoming strategic plans, and communications with center leadership
• Month end and Year end close: as part of a team, ensure timelines are met to complete financial closings including balance sheet account reconciliations and adjustments
• Create and provide audit schedules for areas under the responsibility of the accountant and provide requested data
• Cross train within the department to learn new tasks and gain varied experience
• Other duties as needed by the department

Other Duties:

• Assists Treasurer, Controller and other HQ Departments as needed
• Review and confirm business processes are followed under the established rules and regulations of the corporation

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple job tasks with competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-oriented environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively within the organization
• Ability to work independently under the guidance of the Controller and other team members within the department

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with ERP Systems and SharePoint
• Ideal candidate will have 2-5 years related experience

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Generous vacation package in addition to 3 personal days and 11 holidays
• Health and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401a employer contribution and 403b employee contribution plans
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Optional hybrid work schedule may be possible after sufficient completion of training

Please include a cover letter with resume when applying for this position.

Fraunhofer USA is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and is a federal contractor and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Upon request, Fraunhofer USA will make accessible to applicants its Affirmative Action, VEVERRA and Section 503 Plans.