Staff Accountant

*Title: Staff Accountant * *Location: Ann Arbor, MI* *Duration: Full-Time * *Job Type: On-Site * *Work type: Full-Time* *Client: Direct* *Job Description: * *Description: * * As a Staff/General Ledger Accountant you will be responsible for general accounting functions including, maintaining general ledger and account reconciliations.
You will also assist with monthly closings and account analysis while supporting the accounting team in carrying out other duties as they arise.
*Duties: * * Prepare Journal entries with proper supporting detail * General Ledger Maintenance * Assist with monthly close, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets * Perform actual to budget variance analysis in order to prepare commentary on Financial Statements * Reconcile and problem solve to maintain balance sheet accounts * Independently research and correct billing, inventory and tax discrepancies.
* Support operations inventory tracking and reconciliation * Assist with special projects as needed * Effectively communicate with operational team and management * Other duties as assigned *Qualifications: * * Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in accounting * A minimum of five years of accounting experience is preferred * Ability to work with high volume data and information * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete assignments within deadlines * Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, other accounting software a plus * Organized and neat with strong communication skills (written and verbal) * Flexible approach to accomplishing goals * Positive winning attitude * Strong problem solving skills: situational awareness, options and recommendations * Ability to take both an Individual and Team oriented approach to problem solving * Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively interact with various internal and external customers * Attention to detail is imperative Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Staff accountant: 5 years (Preferred) * Prepare Journal entries with proper supporting detail: 5 years (Preferred) * General Ledger Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred) * monthly close, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets: 5 years (Preferred) * prepare commentary on Financial Statements: 5 years (Preferred) * work with high volume data and information: 5 years (Preferred) * correct billing, inventory and tax discrepancies: 5 years (Preferred) * Reconcile ,problem solve to maintain balance sheet accounts: 5 years (Preferred) * Accounting: 5 years (Preferred) * maintaining general ledger and account reconciliations: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person