Senior Accountant

Contract – Greater Lansing, MI – 45-55/hr

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience (consolidations, MEC, balance sheets)
• Proficient in excel
• Good organization/attention to detail
• Degree in Finance/Accounting

• Sage ERP
• Acquisition intergration experience plus

• Maintain general ledger, prepare and input monthly journal entries, review and explain variances from budget and forecast.
• Coordinate and manage the month-end close process through financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Assist in preparation of integrated financials from acquired entities, provide analysis and process assistance to acquired entities.
• Ensure monthly WIP/accrual analysis and entry is complete.
• Reconciliation and variance analysis of P&L and B/S accounts.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting close process.
• Work closely with the Director of Accounting in organizing and driving the Accounting Team.
• Perform monthly financial reviews of certain service areas to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results.
• Work with project/branch managers and to understand financials and assist with preparation of forecasts and various financial models.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Five or more years of accounting experience utilizing various accounting methodologies and a background that shows a progression of increasing responsibilities.
• Successful candidate will be deadline oriented, organized, possess strong time-management skills and have strong attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

• Experience in the service and manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience with Sage a plus.
• Experience in acquisition integration a plus.