Senior Accountant : Hybrid Michigan

About the position The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and will have a clear path to Accounting Manager. A key player in the finance department, the Senior Accountant is responsible for managing complex accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing strategic financial insights. Contribute to a broad variety of financial and accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, financial reporting, external audits, and internal control policies and procedures. Responsibilities • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. , • Record payroll runs and accruals in the general ledger and reconcile related accounts. , • Perform as a key contributor in the month-end and year-end close processes. , • Prepare journal entries during the financial accounting close process, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, accruals, prepaids, and capitalized software. , • Ensure all costs are properly recorded via journal entry preparation and review, account reconciliations preparation and review and report preparation. , • Ensure revenue is recognized in compliance with GAAP rules. , • Ensure accuracy and completeness of data in the accounting system. , • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. , • Prepare accurate and compliant financial statements and reports. , • Provide timely insights on financial condition of company. , • Monitor and analyze operating results. , • Investigate and report on variances. , • Prepare, maintain and analyze key Software as a Service (SaaS) performance metrics. , • Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial package. , • Help to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. , • Prepare regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. , • Reconcile bank statements on a daily basis. , • Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. , • Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances. , • Assist with, and help to lead the annual financial statement audit; coordinate with the third party auditors including preparation of the financial statements and footnotes. , • Ensure compliance with GAAP reporting requirements and support the external audit of financial statements, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor questions and requests. , • Assist with the implementation of ASC 606; review new contracts for compliance; and track and report on revenue. , • Manage and ensure compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. , • Prepare and file tax returns and other statutory filings. , • Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations. , • Build personalized and cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and contribute significantly to the accuracy and integrity of our financial processes. , • Other responsibilities and duties as assigned. Requirements • CPA , • Bachelor's degree , • At least 3 years of experience in the audit function at a public accounting firm; or at least 4 years of experience between both public accounting and private industry , • Experience with a SaaS company backed by institutional investors , • Four (4) years' experience as a Senior Accountant (or progressive roles) at a SaaS company backed by institutional investors (i.e., Private Equity or Venture Capital), or four years' experience between public accounting firm and audited SaaS companies, preferably a minimum of two (2) years at each. , • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations. , • Demonstrated and working knowledge of GAAP , • Proficiency with technical accounting, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), SaaS revenue recognition and systems integration, and revenue recognition related to customer contracts , • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. , • Ability to manage stress and anxiety levels in complex and fast paced environments , • Proficient in software and tools including for advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables and cell referencing. Nice-to-haves • Advanced degree in Accounting or Master of Business Administration (MBA) , • Certinia ERP Benefits Apply Job!