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Sr Accountant

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Location
Lansing, MI
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, seeks a Senior Accountant with a strong foundation in public accounting or industry to take on greater responsibility, broader exposure, and a more meaningful role within the business.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Month‑End CloseJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsFinancial Statement AnalysisBudgetingForecastingCost AccountingInventory AccountingInternal ControlsAudit Support

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field2+ Years Progressive Accounting ExperienceManufacturing Experience Strongly PreferredStrong Understanding of GAAP and General Accounting Principles

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Our client is a growing manufacturing organization looking to add a Senior Accountant to its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who has developed a strong foundation in public accounting and/or industry and is ready to take on greater responsibility, broader exposure, and a more meaningful role within the business.

The ideal Sr Accountant candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, a hands-on approach, and an interest in understanding how accounting and financial results connect to manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do as Sr Accountant

  • Manage and support key areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial schedules

  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports

  • Perform account analysis and investigate variances and unusual activity

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

  • Assist with inventory and cost accounting activities, including analysis of manufacturing costs and variances

  • Partner with operations and other departments to understand financial results and identify opportunities for improvement

  • Assist with internal and external audit requests

  • Help maintain strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiency

  • Assist with special projects and other financial initiatives as the business continues to grow

  • Serve as a resource to other members of the accounting team and contribute to a collaborative team environment

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • 2+ years progressive accounting experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both

  • Manufacturing experience strongly preferred

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles

  • Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting

  • Cost accounting, inventory accounting, or standard costing experience is a plus

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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