Staff Accountant

MPS Group, Inc.•Farmington Hills, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MPS Group, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its team at the corporate office in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The position supports the organization’s accounting practices and financial reporting by performing duties independently or with others. The role also supports quality systems and continuous improvement, and may include other duties assigned by leadership or general management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of related accounting experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
Advanced or strong Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of related accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain monthly account reconciliations.
Troubleshoot account balances and obtain missing information or verify unusual data.
Post journal entries as needed.
Assist with audits throughout the year.
Maintain fixed assets, including adding assets, keeping supporting documentation, and reconciling the subledger to the general ledger.
Reconcile and understand payroll liabilities, confirming they are paid on time and allocated correctly.
Assist with preparing monthly sales and use tax returns.
Assist with preparing annual property tax returns.
Prepare budget forecasts for fixed-asset depreciation and various expenses.
Perform other duties assigned by the leadership team or general management.
Adhere to quality systems and participate in continuous improvement.
Maintain process and procedures documentation.