Junior Accountant Contract Greater Lansing, MI 30-33/hr Must Haves: • 1-3+ years progressive accounting experience • Proficient in excel • Good organization/attention to detail • Degree in Finance/Accounting Preferred: • Sage ERP • Acquisition integration experience plus Responsibilities: · Maintain general ledger, prepare and input monthly journal entries, review and explain variances from forecast. · Coordinate and manage the month-end close process through financial statement preparation and analysis. · Ensure compliance with revenue recognition. · Reconciliation and analysis of various P&L and B/S accounts. · Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting close process. · Work closely with the Director of Accounting to oversee the annual audits. · Perform monthly financial reviews of certain service areas to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results. · Work with project managers to understand financials and assist with preparation of forecasts. Required qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar major · One to three years of accounting experience utilizing various accounting methodologies · Successful candidate will be deadline oriented, organized, possess strong time-management skills and have strong attention to detail. · Experience in the service or manufacturing industry preferred. · Experience with Sage ERP system preferred, not required. · Strong Microsoft Excel skills.