Job Details
Currently, StaffBright is looking for a Technical Accountant for a client located in Southfield, MI.
The Technical Accountant is accountable for ensuring adherence to accounting standards, analyzing accounting matters, and offering guidance on accounting treatment, as well as aiding in financial statement reporting.
Primary duties will involve:
- Contributing to the formulation and upkeep of corporate accounting policies and procedures
- Monitoring business unit compliance with corporate accounting policies and initiatives
- Examining accounting problems and transactions such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, and business combinations to determine appropriate accounting methods
- Assisting in the financial reporting process by preparing and reviewing financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures
- Providing expertise in technical accounting and supporting major transactions like business combinations, debt refinancing, and equity-based compensation
- Assisting in the creation, execution, and testing of internal controls, including supervising the internal audit function
- Aiding external auditors during audits by supplying documentation, explanations, and analysis
- Reviewing business unit reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Undertaking other assigned accounting or finance responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
- Proficiency in financial analysis and financial reporting
- Previous experience in public accounting
- Experience in acquisitions