Description
Staff / Senior Accountant (Confidential Search)
Location: Metro Detroit | Hybrid
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, growing manufacturing and service company with a strong reputation for quality and operational excellence. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the organization values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The finance team plays a critical role as a strategic business partner, ensuring accurate reporting while driving insights that support operational and executive decision-making.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant (level commensurate with experience) to join its shared services finance team. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and requires a proactive professional who thrives in an evolving environment, embraces ambiguity, and brings forward recommendations that improve processes and strengthen controls.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable acting as a stakeholder across departments-partnering with operations, FP& A, and leadership to analyze results, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Own and execute complex monthly inventory and cost-related account reconciliations, including inventory reserves, standard cost variances, and management estimates
Analyze manufacturing and operational variances, identify margin drivers, and provide insights into cost trends and inefficiencies
Support month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting with thorough documentation
Assist with budget-to-actual analysis, particularly COGS and production-related expenses
Partner cross-functionally to track inventory trends, cost changes, and forecast financial impacts
Support audit requests and internal control requirements, providing detailed reconciliation and general ledger support
Proactively identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and contribute to system enhancements that increase efficiency and reporting accuracy
Present ad hoc financial analyses and insights to leadership and operational stakeholders
This role requires comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively.
Qualifications
3+ years of accounting or audit experience (public accounting or industry experience considered)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite or similar platforms is a plus
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools
High integrity, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Our client offers the opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative organization that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
For consideration, call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.
Requirements
This role requires comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively.
Qualifications
3+ years of accounting or audit experience (public accounting or industry experience considered)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite or similar platforms is a plus
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools
High integrity, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Our client offers the opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative organization that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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