Sr Staff Accountant Acctg III_IV

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION – Senior Staff Accountant (Accountant III-IV)

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, onsite, M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm

Reports To: Financial Controller

Position Summary

HERCO is a small business company seeking a hands-on Senior Staff Accountant to support accounting and financial transactions for a growing project-based organization. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

* Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger (GL).
* Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations.
* Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure financial data accuracy.
* Support month-end and year-end close activities.
* Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting.
* Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting procedures.




Project & Manufacturing Accounting

* Support WIP (Work-in-Process) reporting and project cost tracking.
* Assist with percentage-of-completion accounting and progressive invoicing.
* Reconcile earned revenue versus invoiced amounts.
* Monitor project costs and profitability.




Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Inventory

* Support accounts payable and vendor reconciliations.
* Support accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash application, and collections.
* Assist with inventory management, inventory reconciliations, and physical inventory counts.
* Investigate and resolve inventory and account variances.




Audit & Process Improvement

* Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax advisors, and banking partners.
* Support annual financial close activities using SAP Business One (SAP B1).
* Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency using AI, ERP, etc.

Key Metrics Supported

* Revenue and profitability
* Project margins
* Cash flow
* Accounts receivable aging
* Inventory accuracy
* WIP balances
* Budget vs. actual performance

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
* CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
* 4-7 years (Accountant III), 7+ years (Accountant IV) of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing and/or project-based environment.
* Strong experience with:

* Bank Reconciliations
* Journal Entries
* GL Maintenance
* Chart of Accounts
* Accounts Payable
* Accounts Receivable
* Inventory Management
* Month-End Close
* Financial Reporting
* ERP Systems (SAP Business One preferred)

* Advanced Excel and strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.




$87,000 - $115,000 Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills.




HERCO cares for your physical, mental, and financial well-being. HERCO offers BCBS medical, dental, vision, free basic life insurance and LTD. Generous Time Off -11 days PTO, 9 days Sick, both accrued and able to rollover, 9 days Holiday, EAP, STD, AD&D, HAS, Flex, Critical Illness, Group Accident, Safe Harbor 401(k), company laptop and apparel.

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