Sr. Accountant

Sr. Financial Analyst – Technical Accounting

Employees enjoy leading benefits, including an exceptional 401(k) match that supports long-term financial security.

About the Role

This role involves collaboration with senior leadership, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to drive technical accounting initiatives and improve financial reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and implement new accounting pronouncements impacting financial statement presentation and disclosures.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support business transactions with proper GAAP interpretations.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and whitepapers to document financial conclusions.
• Assist with compliance initiatives related to GAAP and regulatory accounting.
• Identify and drive process improvements in financial accounting and reporting.

• Support the preparation of SEC filings, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 11-K.
• Assist with quarterly and annual regulatory filings to the FERC and MPSC.
• Collaborate with external auditors on accounting and reporting matters.
• Draft financial statements and footnotes for public and regulatory filings.

If you have questions, or would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131. Otherwise apply today.

Requirements:

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in auditing, financial accounting, and/or financial reporting.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with expertise in GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to senior and executive leadership.

Preferred:

• MBA.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm preferred).
• Experience in financial reporting, accounting policy, or research.
• Familiarity with SAP and technical accounting topics such as ASC 815 (derivatives) and ASC 810 (consolidations/acquisitions).
• Background in process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Rotational work opportunities that provide exposure to different areas of accounting and finance.
• Industry-leading benefits, including an exceptional 401(k) match and competitive health coverage.
• A strong company culture that fosters career development and growth.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment in a Fortune 300 company.