Staff Accountant II

ROUTEONE • Farmington Hills, MI

11h

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 to prepare general ledger entries and document business transactions. It maintains accounting control policies and procedures in daily activities, compiles information for executive-level reports, produces reports, and assists accountants with special projects as needed.

The position supports the month-end close process in a deadline-oriented environment and prepares account reconciliations, forecasts, budgets, and explanations of account variances. It also maintains safety, security, and privacy standards across all areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting functions and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel (including VLookup and pivot tables), and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and implement process improvements independently.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or 2+ years of public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare timely general ledger entries.
• 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 subject expert 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