Staff Accountant
Summary
Title: Staff Accountant
ID: 2042277
Location: Detroit, MI
Job Function : Finance
Description
A leading provider of specialized services to the global industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets, BrandSafway delivers access and scaffolding systems, forming and shoring, industrial services and related solutions to more than 32,000 customers worldwide. BrandSafway was formed when Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Safway Group combined in 2017. We are a corporation of 35,000 employees with operations in more than 35 countries.
At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training and resources to be successful. Come join our growing Finance team. We are looking for a Staff Accountant who will have a very active role in the monthly close process, with responsibility for calculating and recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, and will be a key constributor in process enhancements and initiatives. The position is a direct report to the Regional Controller.
Responsibilities
Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries, including allocations, prepaids, accruals and adjustments according to monthly close schedule
Prepare all post close internal reporting for Corporate, including Balance Sheet and P&L flux analysis, SG&A reporting, close reporting and profit center detail
Monthly reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts
Perform month-end closing process, analysis, and reporting of accounting information for internal management reporting, external reporting and audit purposes
Preparation of external audit schedules for annual and interim external audits
Ability to meet assigned deadlines and handle multiple task environment
Assist with the research and resolution of accounting issues
Requires initiative and the ability to analyze complex accounting documents to improve processes and reporting where results have monetary impact
Support special projects as necessary
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
3 to 5 years' experience
CPA preferred
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team while enhancing personal and departmental performance
Requires excellent oral and written communication, skills to effectively communicate with employees, customers, and personnel at other branch offices and Corporate.
Must possess strong computer skills overall, including the ability to navigate between different systems. Requires experience and competency working with Excel, i.e. VLOOKUP's, macros.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or Vietnam or other era veteran status.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or Vietnam or other era veteran status.
Notice to all potential job candidates:
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for any special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.