Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join our team in the legal industry based in Detroit, Michigan. The role involves supporting successful month-end closing processes, assisting in the establishment and administration of financial operations procedures, and ensuring timely completion of internal controls.
Responsibilities :
- Support month-end closing processes, including reconciliation of foreign stand-alone financials under local accounting standards to US modified cash basis accounting standards.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, including those for foreign subsidiaries.
- Contribute to the establishment, upgrade, coordination, and administration of procedures and operating systems used in controlling the firm's financial operations.
- Ensure the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal controls.
- Prepare monthly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss account reconciliations.
- Prepare and process monthly journal entries, re-classes, and accruals.
- Assist the General Accounting team in posting cash receipts and setting up new general ledger accounts.
- Support the preparation of materials for the Firm’s annual external audit.
- Assist the General Accounting team with ad-hoc projects.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role or in the field of accounting.
- Proficiency in maintaining and analyzing general ledger accounts is required.
- Experience in preparing and recording journal entries is essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP principles is a must.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with various departments.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and prepare reports.
- Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate and thorough financial records.
- Ethical conduct and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credentials would be an advantage.
6 days ago