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Sr. Accountant
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Robert Half
Madison Heights, MI (In Person)
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Description Sr. Accountant (Contract) Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join their team in Madison Heights, Michigan on a contract basis. In this role you will oversee accounting activities for an assigned operation and contribute to broader finance functions. The position is well suited for someone who can work independently, manage the full close cycle, and adapt quickly in a multi-entity environment.
The day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Oversee daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing.
- Administer the routine transfer of operational data into the general ledger system and resolve issues that affect accounting accuracy.
- Prepare month-end close support, including general ledger review, journal entry activity, and related reconciliations.
- Partner with human resources to ensure payroll-related accounting entries are recorded correctly and completed on schedule.
- Contribute to system conversion efforts by supporting accounting activities tied to the move from Sage 100 to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Record corporate-level journal entries, allocations, and accruals for leadership review and month-end reporting.
- Maintain accounting for assigned entities, including intercompany or translation-related entries and bank reconciliations, while assisting with the consolidated close process. Requirements The ideal candidate will have the following skillsets:
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, including work at the Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager level.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or similar field.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the month-end close process across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions with minimal supervision.
- Hands-on experience with mid-market ERP platforms such as Sage 100, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar systems.
- Background in manufacturing, industrial, or other operationally complex business environments.
- Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-site accounting activities, including reconciliations and cross-entity entries.
- Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliations.
- Availability to begin on the requested timeline and willingness to travel for an initial three-week on-site knowledge transfer period.
- Experience documenting accounting processes and supporting improvements during operational or system changes.