Senior Accountant

Title: :Senior Accountant@ Manchester, MI Terms of Hire: Full Time.
Job description:: Position Description:: Reports to the Accounting Manager, Global Finance and NA Shared Services.
The role is responsible for various general accounting functions, including month-end accounting close responsibilities, financial audit and various financial reporting/analysis tasks, support with technical accounting tasks for acquisitions and/or restructuring activities, support for tax and regulatory compliance.
The role requires the successful candidate to manage multiple conflicting demands and to work effectively with a variety of external and internal stake holders.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:: - Own multiple month-end close responsibilities, including entries related to foreign exchange (FX) translation, intercompany transactions, minority interest accounting, acquisition/restructuring accounting, and other similar month-end activities - Support requests related to the financial (NA Region, JV legal entity) and pension I benefit plan audits and interface with external auditors - Provide required support for tax return and tax provision preparation, as well as grant compliance - Manage North American business insurance policies and reserve accounting - Manage Global office departmental SG&A accounting, planning and analysis - Prepare monthly unaudited financial statements and supporting commentary for JV entity - Develop forecast and budgets for multiple accounts I entities and analyze vs.
actual results - Manage restructuring accounting because of footprint changes to existing operations - Assist with monthly financial data loading/mapping and validation from ERP system (SAP) to consolidation system (BPC), as well as develop/modify input schedules and reports in BPC - Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules for numerous accounts - Play leadership role with purchase accounting for business acquisitions, including related journal entries, account reconciliations, working capital adjustments/auditing, and accounting integration efforts - Research / apply IFRS literature to complex accounting issues and document management's position - Ensure strong governance and policy adherence regarding release of financial information - Lead/support special projects and prepare presentations for management as needed.
Drive initiatives for leaders throughout the Shared Service Group - Prepare finance/accounting presentations and special financial reports for management - Support other ad hoc activities as required I necessary Client Leadership Framework / Key Success Factors: - Strong character, integrity, and ethics - Professional with strong overall business acumen - High level attention to detail; well organized with ability to problem solve - Strong ERP and financial reporting software experience: SAP / BPC experience preferred - Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced business environment - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; capable of clearly articulating thoughts - Effective team player who interacts well with others - Occasional travel Education & Experience Required: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or master’s degree in business/Accounting - Strong systems aptitude with preference given to candidates with SAP ERP / Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) application experience - Experience working in large, complex, and multi-currency multi-national environment, including experience with complex management and legal entity structures You Will Enjoy: - An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way! - Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.
All applications will be kept strictly confidential and once shortlisted, our team will be in touch with you for further discussions.