Senior Accountant Contract, 6 month estimate Mason, MI $45-55/hr Must Haves: • 5+ years progressive accounting experience (consolidations, MEC, balance sheets) • Proficient in excel • Good organization/attention to detail • Degree in Finance/Accounting Preferred: • Sage ERP • Acquisition intergration experience plus Essential responsibilities and duties include: · Maintain general ledger, prepare and input monthly journal entries, review and explain variances from budget and forecast. · Coordinate and manage the month-end close process through financial statement preparation and analysis. · Assist in preparation of integrated financials from acquired entities, provide analysis and process assistance to acquired entities. · Ensure monthly WIP/accrual analysis and entry is complete. · Reconciliation and variance analysis of P&L and B/S accounts. · Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting close process. · Work closely with the Director of Accounting in organizing and driving the Accounting Team. · Perform monthly financial reviews of certain service areas to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results. · Work with project/branch managers and to understand financials and assist with preparation of forecasts and various financial models. Required qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. · Five or more years of accounting experience utilizing various accounting methodologies and a background that shows a progression of increasing responsibilities. · Successful candidate will be deadline oriented, organized, possess strong time-management skills and have strong attention to detail. · Strong Microsoft Excel skills. · Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Nice to haves: · Experience in the service and manufacturing industry preferred. · Experience with Sage a plus. · Experience in acquisition integration a plus. #LI-DA1 #AFHR #AFHRI