Staff Accountant

MPS Group•Farmington Hills, MI

4d•$70,000 - $75,000•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 role supports the organization’s accounting practices and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant performs assigned duties independently or with others and adheres to the Quality Systems while participating in continuous improvement.

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, including 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.
Ability to maintain process and procedures documentation.
Advanced or strong Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

4 or more years of related accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain monthly account reconciliations.
Troubleshoot account balance discrepancies and inquire to obtain missing information or verify unusual data.
Post journal entries as needed.
Assist with audits throughout the year.
Assist with fixed asset maintenance, including adding assets, maintaining supporting documentation, and reconciling the subledger to the general ledger.
Reconcile and review payroll liabilities, confirming they are paid timely 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 duties assigned by the leadership team or general management.
Adhere to the Quality Systems and participate in continuous improvement.