Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join the team in Madison Heights, Michigan on a Contract to permanent basis. This opportunity begins with a short on-site training period at a manufacturing facility before transitioning into the corporate office, where you will take ownership of core accounting activities and support a broader finance function. The role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Responsibilities: • Oversee daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing for the assigned manufacturing operation. • Administer the transfer of operational and financial data between business systems, resolving issues that could affect reporting accuracy or completeness. • Prepare general ledger activity for period-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules for management review. • Partner with payroll and human resources contacts to maintain accurate accounting treatment for payroll-related transactions and interfaces. • Manage remote accounting support for plant operations, maintaining reliable AP, AR, and GL processes through established financial systems. • Assist with system-related accounting initiatives, including process documentation, testing support, and coordination tied to an ERP transition. • Record corporate-level accounting entries, allocations, and month-end adjustments to support consolidated financial reporting. • Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies for assigned entities while contributing to an accurate and timely close cycle. • Handle accounting responsibilities across multiple entities or locations, including recurring translation or intercompany-related entries as needed.• 7+ years of accounting experience, including work at the Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager level. • Proven ability to manage the full close process across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions with limited supervision. • Strong background in month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations. • Experience using mid-market ERP systems such as Sage 100, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms. • Required to travel to Pennsylvania for an initial three-week on-site knowledge transfer period, home on weekends. • Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, or other operationally complex business environments. • Background supporting multi-entity or multi-site accounting operations. • Ability to document workflows and contribute to process improvements during accounting or system changes.