Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Ecowize USA Whitmore Lake, Michigan, United States About this position Why Ecowize? At Ecowize North America, we go beyond cleaning food production facilities — we safeguard public health and drive operational excellence. As part of our team, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to food safety, innovation, and people development. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a measurable difference, this role is for you. As a Financial Accountant, you will support the daily financial operations of the organization by maintaining general ledger integrity, leading essential month-end close processes, and administering payroll and expense management workflows. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will serve as a foundational pillar of our finance team — ensuring accurate reporting, enforcing internal controls, and optimizing financial efficiency. This role balances hands-on accounting tasks with strategic process improvements. From multi-account reconciliations and fixed asset schedules to payroll support and audit readiness, you will play a vital, high-visibility role in ensuring our financial data is precise, timely, and actionable across all operating regions. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Month-End Close: Maintain accurate financial records by performing general ledger reconciliations, recording prepaids, accruals, and fixed asset depreciation schedules, and executing month-end and year-end close activities. Variance & Financial Analysis: Analyze general ledger account variances, identify discrepancies, and collaborate with team members to safeguard data integrity and support accurate financial reporting. Payroll & Expense Administration: Assist with payroll processing, payroll journal entries, and tax reconciliations; manage corporate credit cards, monitor policy compliance, and facilitate employee expense reimbursements. Transactional Operations & Tax Support: Support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, prepare timely sales tax filings, and maintain compliance across operational regions. Audit & Internal Controls: Assist with internal and external audits, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and the ongoing improvement and documentation of internal control systems. Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and site leadership to resolve financial queries, streamline reporting, and drive continuous accounting process improvements. What Success Looks Like: Core Competencies We are looking for a finance professional who: Drives Accuracy & Detail (Ensures Accountability): Takes absolute personal ownership of data integrity, following through on commitments with precision and rigorous attention to detail. Think Critically & Analytically (Critical Thinking): Uses structured logic and financial insights to analyze variances, resolve complex reconciliations, and evaluate root causes. Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, concise, and helpful financial updates to cross-functional partners and senior leadership. Plans & Prioritizes: Manages competing close schedules, recurring reporting tasks, and administrative priorities with operational discipline and efficiency. Solves Problems & Adapts: Uncovers root causes to transactional discrepancies, adapts to evolving software tools, and embraces process improvements with a positive, can-do attitude. Our Values in Action Partnership: You build collaborative, trust-based relationships across departments — listening actively, communicating transparently, and helping colleagues navigate financial processes. Excellence: You hold yourself to rigorous standards of accuracy and precision, constantly seeking ways to improve internal controls and accounting efficiencies. Integrity: You act with complete honesty and discretion, maintaining strict compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and upholding corporate governance. Key Stakeholder Engagement Corporate Controller & Leadership: Serves as a trusted accounting partner, delivering timely financial analysis, close support, and forecasting documentation. Human Resources & Operations: Collaborates closely on payroll workflows, expense administration, employee onboarding/offboarding, and cross-departmental alignment. External Auditors & Financial Partners: Supports audit readiness by providing accurate, well-documented schedules, reconciliations, and audit walk-through materials. What You Bring Experience: 3–5 years of progressive general ledger accounting experience, preferably within a service industry or multi-site environment. Education & Accounting Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, with a strong, practical understanding of GAAP standards. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables) and enterprise ERP systems. Hands-on experience with systems like QuickBooks Online, Rippling, or ADP/Paychex is highly preferred. Core Accounting Expertise: Proven experience in account reconciliations, month-end close procedures, fixed asset management, payroll support, and corporate credit card administration. Process Focus: Familiarity with internal control principles, tax filings, and continuous process improvements. Communication & Organization: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, customer-service-oriented approach to internal stakeholders. Job Type: Full-time Location: Corporate Office / Hybrid (as determined by leadership) Schedule: Standard business hours (Monday–Friday) with flexibility during peak close and audit periods Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off & holiday pay Professional development, mentorship, and career advancement pathways within the finance organization Your Future Starts Here At Ecowize, we believe in growing together. We provide our team members with the tools, technology, and mentorship needed to sharpen their skills and advance their corporate finance careers. If you are looking for stability, professional challenge, and a collaborative team environment, your launchpad is ready. #J-18808-Ljbffr