Senior Accountant | Detroit Our client, a leading brand in Detroit, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a collaborative finance team supporting respected consumer brands and premium products. Known for quality, thoughtful design and lasting customer appeal, the business offers a chance to connect your accounting expertise with products people value. Enjoy a great Detroit office, paid parking and a team culture that encourages ideas, accountability and partnership. This visible role offers exposure to leadership and colleagues across finance, operations and commercial teams. Your analysis will help guide profitability, spending and growth decisions, while your improvements can make a meaningful impact on how the business operates. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will support accounting, reporting and financial analysis across multiple entities and sales channels. This is an opportunity to take ownership, broaden your business knowledge and contribute beyond the monthly close. Bring fresh ideas and help shape the team's future success.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly and annual close, preparing journal entries and accurate financial reporting.
- Own complex balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets and intercompany activity.
- Analyze product profitability, gross margins, cost of goods sold and operating expenses; explain trends and recommend actions.
- Evaluate cost variances and operational changes to identify risks and opportunities for improved performance.
- Prepare budget-to-actual analysis and clear commentary for finance partners and leadership.
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain and sales teams to strengthen reporting and cost management.
- Prepare audit schedules and documentation, and support sound internal controls and GAAP compliance.
- Improve accounting processes, reporting and automation; contribute to ERP enhancements and special projects. For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today.
Qualifications
- 4 + years of progressive accounting or audit experience; consumer products, retail or multi-entity experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- CPA or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, revenue recognition and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience with close, reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and financial modeling; ERP experience preferred.
- Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently and build productive relationships across departments.