Senior Accountant

The Shyft Group

$90K — $95K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business/Finance with emphasis in accounting required.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a private or corporate environment.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) essential.
  • Proficient in Excel with skills in lookup formulas and pivot tables needed.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
  • Excellent problem-solving, time-management, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Manage construction in progress and fixed asset schedules across multiple subsidiaries.
  • Prepare payroll accounting journal entries and manage benefit funding processes.
  • Conduct complex month-end bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support financial analysis of transactions and company performance.
  • Review internal controls for Shared Service accounting and propose improvements.
  • Assist in the coordination of monthly consolidation process and audits.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options available.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Disability and Life Insurance included.
  • Educational reimbursement for continued learning and development.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to support personal and work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Senior Accountant | Novi, MI

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $90,000.00 - 95,000.00

What you'll do:

SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Shared Services accounting department with a broad range of accounting responsibilities and functions to maintain the integrity of the company's financial records. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, activities related to general and inter-company accounting, payroll accounting, fixed asset management, account reconciliations, and various month-end Close tasks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform various accounting-related functions and analyses related to maintaining the integrity of the financial records. These duties can include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Perform monthly accounting close cycle activities including, but not limited to, preparation of journal entries, monthly general ledger account reconciliations, and other supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records and compliance with accounting policies.
• Maintain CIP (construction in progress) and fixed asset schedules, including F/A set-up, monthly depreciation journal entries, and communications related to approved asset spend for multiple North America subsidiaries.
• Prepare payroll accounting journal entries for multiple North America subsidiaries, including funding of benefits out of the main checking account.
• Perform complex month-end bank reconciliation and investigate discrepancies between bank activity and general ledger transactions.
• Support the analysis of complex financial information and transactions.
• Review and monitor the performance of internal controls over Shared Service accounting and consolidations.
• Assist in the coordination of the monthly consolidation process.
• Assist in identifying internal control deficiencies, propose corrective actions, and ensure the timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Perform detailed analytical review of general ledger accounts with the ability to identify and prepare any necessary adjusting journal entries.
• Perform various balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations, with emphasis on cash, payroll-related accruals, and PP&E.
• Maintain inter-company reports and communications as required.
• Participate in the review and analysis of the organization's accounting procedures; establish, develop, and/or recommend accounting processes/policies to management.
• Assist with internal and external financial audits.
• Assist in the preparation of footnotes for the organization's external reports (10-K/10-Q).
• Assist with and/or prepare miscellaneous internal and external reports.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, accounting systems (Plex), and consolidations systems (OneStream).
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks and reports as may be required.

What you need to be successful:

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business/Finance with emphasis in accounting is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience. Private, industry, or corporate, is a plus.
• Must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial data, with acute attention to detail.
• Must be highly skilled in use of Excel spreadsheets (lookup formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must have excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Must be a disciplined critical thinker who works well with others.
• Must have an excellent work ethic and the flexibility to work the hours necessary to meet strict deadlines when required.

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?
Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
  • Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
  • Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

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