Sr Staff Accountant Acctg III_IV in Auburn Hills, Michigan at Herco LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION – Senior Staff Accountant (Accountant III-IV)

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, onsite, M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm

Reports To: Financial Controller

Position Summary

HERCO is a small business company seeking a hands-on Senior Staff Accountant to support accounting and financial transactions for a growing project-based organization. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger (GL).
• Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure financial data accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting procedures.

Project & Manufacturing Accounting

• Support WIP (Work-in-Process) reporting and project cost tracking.
• Assist with percentage-of-completion accounting and progressive invoicing.
• Reconcile earned revenue versus invoiced amounts.
• Monitor project costs and profitability.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Inventory

• Support accounts payable and vendor reconciliations.
• Support accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash application, and collections.
• Assist with inventory management, inventory reconciliations, and physical inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve inventory and account variances.

Audit & Process Improvement

• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Support annual financial close activities using SAP Business One (SAP B1).
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency using AI, ERP, etc.

Key Metrics Supported

• Revenue and profitability
• Project margins
• Cash flow
• Accounts receivable aging
• Inventory accuracy
• WIP balances
• Budget vs. actual performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 4-7 years (Accountant III), 7+ years (Accountant IV) of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing and/or project-based environment.
• Strong experience with:

• Bank Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• GL Maintenance
• Chart of Accounts
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Inventory Management
• Month-End Close
• Financial Reporting
• ERP Systems (SAP Business One preferred)

• Advanced Excel and strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

$87,000 - $115,000 Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills.

HERCO cares for your physical, mental, and financial well-being. HERCO offers BCBS medical, dental, vision, free basic life insurance and LTD. Generous Time Off -11 days PTO, 9 days Sick, both accrued and able to rollover, 9 days Holiday, EAP, STD, AD&D, HAS, Flex, Critical Illness, Group Accident, Safe Harbor 401(k), company laptop and apparel.

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