Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

We are conducting a confidential search for an Accountant with a company that is a global supplier of advanced technology components to the automotive, aerospace, and construction markets. This is a direct-hire position and it is based around the Bay City/Saginaw, MI area.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Own assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items and aged balances.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger across multiple legal entities and manufacturing locations; ensure proper account coding and intercompany activity.
• Prepare internal management reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for leadership.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of equity) in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including capital expenditure tracking, additions, disposals, and depreciation in a capital-intensive manufacturing environment.
• Process and record bi-weekly payroll, including journal entries, tax with holdings, benefits deductions, and reconciliation of payroll accounts to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits; prepare PBC schedules, walkthrough documentation, and respond to audit inquiries.
• Support compliance with internal controls and assist in the documentation, testing, and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Identify and drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization across Keel's accounting operations.

This is a high-profile position, offering an excellent opportunity for continued advancement.

Candidates should possess the following qualifications: