Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant Contract Greater Lansing, MI 30-33/hr Must Haves: 1-3+ years progressive accounting experience Proficient in excel Good organization/attention to detail Degree in Finance/Accounting Preferred: Sage ERP Acquisition integration experience plus Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger, prepare and input monthly journal entries, review and explain variances from forecast.
• Coordinate and manage the month-end close process through financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition.
• Reconciliation and analysis of various P&L and B/S accounts.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting close process.
• Work closely with the Director of Accounting to oversee the annual audits.
• Perform monthly financial reviews of certain service areas to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results.
• Work with project managers to understand financials and assist with preparation of forecasts.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar major
• One to three years of accounting experience utilizing various accounting methodologies
• Successful candidate will be deadline oriented, organized, possess strong time-management skills and have strong attention to detail.
• Experience in the service or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience with Sage ERP system preferred, not required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.