Staff Accountant II

ROUTEONE • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant II ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures. The role compiles and analyzes financial information, prepares entries to general ledger accounts, and documents business transactions. It maintains established accounting controls in daily activities, compiles information for executive-level reports, produces reports, and assists Accountants with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of accounting functions and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel (including VLookup and pivot tables), and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and independently implement process improvements.
• Ability to perform accounting technical research on expert subject areas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Detail-oriented.
• Service-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least two years of public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare timely entries to general ledger accounts.
• Support the month-end close process in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and analyze general ledger accounts.
• Compile and prepare forecasts and budgets for assigned subject areas.
• Investigate and prepare explanations of account variances.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain safety, security, and privacy standards throughout areas of responsibility.
• Compile information for executive-level reports and produce reports.
• Assist Accountants with special projects as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level