Senior Staff Accountant

NeuLife•Clinton Township, MI

About The Position

NeuLife Rehabilitation provides rehabilitation and residential services for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Spinal Cord Injuries, and Neurological Disorders. The Senior Staff Accountant independently manages complex accounting activities and supports accurate, timely financial reporting across the organization. This role owns assigned general ledger and close processes, prepares and analyzes financial information, resolves complex accounting issues, strengthens internal controls, and improves accounting processes. The Senior Staff Accountant also serves as a resource to the Finance team and business partners, escalating significant or unusual matters to Finance leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible accounting experience may be considered.
Four or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general ledger, account reconciliation, and financial close responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and general ledger accounting.
Experience independently preparing complex reconciliations, journal entries, financial schedules, and variance analysis.
Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with judgment to resolve complex issues and escalate matters appropriately.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound accounting judgment within established standards, and take ownership of assigned processes and deliverables.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain accounting information and collaborate across departments.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, walk and stand for extended periods, operate computers and other office machinery, and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-eligible status preferred but not required.
Experience supporting accounting system or process improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently manage assigned general ledger activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and with appropriate supporting documentation.
Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, accruals, allocations, and adjusting entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and organizational procedures.
Own assigned bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations; investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and escalate significant issues or control concerns.
Lead assigned components of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including coordinating deadlines, preparing schedules, and confirming completion and accuracy of assigned deliverables.
Prepare and analyze assigned financial statements, management reports, account activity, and supporting schedules; identify trends, unusual activity, and material variances for Finance leadership.
Support budgeting and forecasting by preparing schedules, analyzing historical results, evaluating variances, and providing accurate financial information to business partners.
Oversee or perform assigned accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, fixed asset, prepaid, accrual, or other accounting processes and resolve complex or escalated issues.
Coordinate assigned internal and external audit requests, prepare supporting documentation and schedules, and address follow-up questions in partnership with Finance leadership.
Prepare or coordinate assigned tax filings, registrations, and financial or regulatory reports and maintain supporting documentation and filing schedules.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation; identify risks, recommend improvements, and support implementation of approved changes.
Evaluate accounting processes and system functionality to improve accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and scalability across entities or locations.
Provide accounting guidance and technical support to the Finance team and other departments; review assigned work or supporting schedules when requested without formal supervisory responsibility.
Collaborate across departments to research transactions, resolve accounting issues, and communicate financial requirements, deadlines, and documentation needs.
Maintain advanced proficiency with accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and other technology used to support financial reporting and analysis.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support Finance and organizational needs.