Accountant

SENIOR/STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Our client is a reputable, well-established company and a leader within their industry located in Detroit, Michigan. The company is seeking a qualified and highly motivated accounting professional.   

Overview:

• In this role, you will ensure the accuracy of our financial data from daily transactions through month-end close, own project portfolios, handle multi-state sales and use tax filings, and maintain the fixed asset registry. Using your deep knowledge of Epicor ERP, you will streamline workflows and support financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate has a solid background in general ledger maintenance, project accounting, fixed assets, and sales and use tax compliance.
   

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting preferred

• ERP Requirement: Hands-on experience with Epicor ERP is required

• Strong analytical skills  

• CPA is a plus and preferred.

• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas) and data extraction from ERP platforms.

• Solid knowledge of GAAP and ability to interpret appropriately.

• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.

• Prepare, verify, and post journal entries with complete supporting documentation.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and proactively investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Project Accounting

• Track financial performance for individual projects, monitoring actual costs against budgets and forecasts.

• Partner with project managers to review milestones, process project billings, and analyze margins.

• Manage revenue recognition for ongoing projects in strict accordance with company policy and accounting standards.

Sales & Use Tax Compliance

• Prepare, review, and file multi-state sales and use tax returns accurately and on time.

• Monitor changing state tax laws to ensure continuous corporate compliance.

• Maintain and update exemption certificates and assist with any external sales tax audits.

Fixed Assets Management

• Manage the lifecycle of all fixed assets, including capital expenditure tracking, asset tagging, and disposals.

• Calculate and record monthly depreciation expenses within the ERP system.

• Conduct periodic physical inventory audits of fixed assets.

Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:

• Excellent salary depending on experience.

• Includes a discretionary bonus

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Excellent Company paid benefits. 

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to lmoyer@venteon.com

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position. 

At Venteon, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering and IT talent in the industry today.