We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a team in Rochester, Michigan in a contract-to-permanent position. This role is suited for a meticulous accounting specialist who can manage close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support reporting across revenue, payroll, and client-related transactions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing tasks to help ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and evaluate journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations while resolving variances across general ledger accounts.
• Review balance sheet activity, research discrepancies, and take corrective action to maintain reliable accounting records.
• Contribute to financial reporting deliverables and management reporting packages in alignment with internal policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Support accounting for invoicing, revenue recognition, contract activity, and project-related transactions, including work performed in Certinia.
• Partner with billing, payroll, and operations teams to address client account issues, payroll-related accounting items, and invoicing exceptions.
• Analyze revenue patterns, margin performance, payroll funding, tax obligations, and statutory remittances to support informed financial decision-making.
• Assist with audit preparation, internal control efforts, policy documentation, and other finance projects as assigned by leadership.