Job summary
Colson Group USA is seeking a Senior Accountant in our St. Joseph, MI location.The Senior Accountant position will have opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership in a variety of financial disciplines within Colson Group.They will drive centralization of company-wide accounting activities including fixed assets, account reconciliations, and the standardization of daily/weekly/monthly metrics.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.• Complete full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, etc.• Prepare month-end financial reports including the Comparative Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, and other related specialized reports based on management needs.• Maintain the centralized fixed asset sub-ledger.• Drive the capital expenditure process from implementation to recording and reconciliation.• Perform account reconciliations for all significant balance sheet accounts.• Special projects may include leading accounting platform conversions, accounting records cleanup, or tax to GAAP basis conversions.• Assist with annual and state audit preparations.• Analyzing current accounting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.• Support the capital expenditure process from justification through implementation.• Serve as a business partner to plant operations management, supply chain, sales and engineering.• Assist in the completion or review of accounts payable transactions as needed.• Learn, stabilize, and improve processes utilizing the ERP system and Microsoft Office tools.• Abide by all policies and procedures.• Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
• Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or related field.• CPA certification preferred.• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Proficient in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.• Strong organizational and time management skills.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Attention to detail and accuracy.
