• Senior Accountant - Shared Services

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Lansing, MI)


    Description

    Our client is a global leader, committed to excellence and continuous improvement and is adding a Senior Accountant role to their Shared Services team. As part of a centralized Shared Services team, you'll strive to deliver streamlined, efficient financial processes to support their diverse operations worldwide. If you are a detail-oriented Senior Accountant professional with expertise in general ledger activities and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced shared services environment, we invite you to join our growing team.

     

    Job Overview

     

    Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to play a key role in financial reporting and compliance efforts. The ideal Senior Accountant candidate will have experience working in a shared services model, ensuring accurate and timely completion of month-end close activities, reconciliations, and other critical accounting functions.

    Key Responsibilities

    + General Ledger Management: Maintain and oversee the accuracy of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

    + Month-End and Year-End Close: Perform key activities in the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

    + Account Reconciliations: Prepare, review, and resolve discrepancies for balance sheet account reconciliations, such as bank accounts, intercompany accounts, and prepaid expenses, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

    + Financial Reporting Support: Assist with preparing financial reports, statements, and analysis to support decision-making and external compliance requirements.

    + Internal Controls: Ensure all accounting processes adhere to established internal controls and contribute to process-improvement initiatives that support operational efficiencies.

    + Shared Services Role: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the shared services model, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, to streamline processes and ensure data accuracy across accounting functions.

    + Audit Support: Provide support for internal and external audits by preparing documentation and reconciling account details as required.

    + Compliance: Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

     

    For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054

    Requirements

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting roles, with a focus on reconciliations, and journal entries.

    • Proficiency in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations.

    • Strong knowledge of General Ledger and month-end close processes.

    • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.

    • Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities to meet deadlines and support team goals.

    • Familiarity with financial audits and working with auditors.

     

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