Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Novi, MI

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $90,000.

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.

• 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 (One Stream).
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks and reports as may be required.

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.

• 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

Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at

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