Senior Accountant Detroit Michigan United States Job Description The Senior Accountant is responsible for assigned duties to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of financial and other information as well as providing decision support of business decisions to leadership of various functional areas in the company. Responsible for the daily follow up for all types of entries journal, A/P, A/R Supervise the preparation of monthly financial statements; partial and consolidated Assist during mid-year and annual audits Collaborates with external tax consultants on all types of returns; local, state and federal Assign and audit the work of the accounting department Completes monthly accruals, variance analysis and account reconciliations Engaged in the more critical and confidential aspects of accounting Assists with the development of policies, systems, special financial studies Assist in the annual budget process and periodic forecast updates. Communicates with project team, vendors, subcontractors and external parties to manage job cost requests/requirements Assist in the month-end general ledger closing, P&L, cash flow and distribution of monthly and quarterly financial statements/analyses to the Corporate Finance Team. During part of the closing process, conduct pre-closing reviews of results prior to review by senior finance team management. Responsive and attentive to the requests/needs of internal and external clients including vendors and subcontractors Perform analysis of the payroll expense related amounts across all business units and departments; investigate and explain significant variances from expected amounts. Performs other related duties as required and assigned Basic Job Requirements Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and five (5) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nine (9) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner Other Job Requirements CGA Minimum of four (4) year tax experience Preferred Qualifications Six (6) years of public or industry experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong leadership and decision-making skills Discretion and evaluation capabilities Demonstrated proficiency in the use of PC-based business applications Demonstrated proficiency in the use of global enterprise resource planning (ERP) accounting applications such as SAP Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations Degree Required No Requisition Number 119466BR Diverse Workforce We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.