Financial Accounting

J.D. Power•Michigan - Remote, MI

3d•$81,500 - $108,500•Remote

About The Position

JD Power is seeking a high-performing Accountant / Senior Accountant to join its growing finance organization. This role is for an experienced accounting professional with strong technical accounting foundations and the ability to own complex accounting areas. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, partner cross-functionally, and contribute to accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting. The position combines core accounting responsibilities with senior-level duties such as exercising independent judgment, owning processes, and mentoring. It offers the opportunity to grow alongside the company as its finance function evolves. The role is remote in the USA or Canada and reports to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate accounting or public accounting environment; candidates with public accounting experience only will be considered.
Experience in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment.
Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP.
Experience with fixed asset accounting or other capitalized assets, such as internally developed software.
Experience with month-end close activities, including accruals, recording prepaid expenses, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience, preferably at a Big 4 or regional public accounting firm.
Active CPA license or CPA candidacy.
Experience preparing technical accounting position papers and accounting policy documentation.
Experience with system implementations.
Experience supporting external audits and responding to auditor requests.
Experience with financial reporting in a large multi-entity corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for balance-sheet areas, including capitalized assets and/or fixed assets.
Prepare monthly accruals across multiple cost centers.
Serve as the primary accounting resource for one or more foreign subsidiaries and manage month-end close activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Review financial information regularly for variance analysis and to confirm accuracy and completeness.
Support other month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as needed.
Support external audit requests and prepare supporting documentation.
Partner with accounting and finance leadership on technical accounting matters and ad hoc projects.
Perform other assigned accounting, reporting, compliance, and finance-related responsibilities.