Assist with day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries, account management, financial statement preparation, and project assistance under the Controller and CFO.
Corporate Accountant
Growing and diverse financial services company is looking to add an Assistant Controller in our corporate headquarters located in Southfield, Michigan. The potential candidate for this new and exciting role will work closely with our CFO and our Controller on the day-to-day operations and management of the accounting department.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare journal entries
- Oversight of accounts receivable/accounts payable
- Facilitate the inter-company transfer process
- Timely management of the monthly accounting close and preparation of all account reconciliations
- Preparation of monthly GAAP compliant financial statements for subsidiaries and weekly reporting
- Assist with special projects as needed
- All other tasks assigned
Education/Knowledge & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA designation or pursuing CPA preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Great organizational skills and detail oriented
- Ability to well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Perform accurately and learn quickly with ability to work with others and an independent role
- Excellent math, analytical/reconciliation skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow up as needed to obtain information
- Management experience is not required but helpful
Top Skills
Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
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