Sr. Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in SEEL’s financial planning and analysis function, supporting forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across all programs (internal and client-facing) . This position is based in the Detroit office and reports to the Accounting Supervisor . This role partners closely with Program Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership to ensure financial accuracy, actionable insights, and alignment between program performance and financial outcomes . The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for developing program budgets, analyzing profitability, maintaining financial models, and supporting continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in A ccounting , Finance, or Business-related field
- 3–5+ years of relevant experience in accounting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Experience with accounting systems ( B1 or similar ERP systems)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
- Effective communication skills with ability to work across cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability mindset
Responsibilities
- Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis Lead program-level budget development, forecasting, and profitability analysis for both new and existing programs
- Develop financial / scenario analysis to support business decisions and program design
- Analyze variances between forecast, budget, and actuals; provide clear explanations and actionable recommendations
- Partner with Program Managers to ensure forecast accuracy and alignment with operational assumptions
- Accounting, Reconciliation & Close Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations monthly, ensuring all accounts are supported, accurate , and timely
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances, including aging items and discrepancies
- Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are complete and accurate
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all journal entries and reconciliations
- Partner with Accounting Manager to ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across programs and entities
- Systems, Data & Process Improvement Maintain accurate project setup, cost tracking, and reporting in accounting systems
- Lead or support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations
- Ensure data integrity across systems used for financial reporting and program tracking
- Compliance & Controls Support adherence to GAAP and internal financial controls
- Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Operations, Program Management, and Leadership to provide financial insights and guidance
- Communicate financial results clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
