Senior Staff Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION – Senior Staff Accountant (Accountant III-IV) Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, onsite, M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm Reports To: Financial Controller Position Summary HERCO is a small business company seeking a hands‑on Senior Staff Accountant to support accounting and financial transactions for a growing project‑based organization. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities General Accounting Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger (GL). Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations. Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure financial data accuracy. Support month‑end and year‑end close activities. Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting. Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting procedures. Project & Manufacturing Accounting Support WIP (Work‑in‑Process) reporting and project cost tracking. Assist with percentage‑of‑completion accounting and progressive invoicing. Reconcile earned revenue versus invoiced amounts. Monitor project costs and profitability. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Inventory Support accounts payable and vendor reconciliations. Support accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash application, and collections. Assist with inventory management, inventory reconciliations, and physical inventory counts. Investigate and resolve inventory and account variances. Audit & Process Improvement Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax advisors, and banking partners. Support annual financial close activities using SAP Business One (SAP B1). Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency using AI, ERP, etc. Key Metrics Supported Revenue and profitability Project margins Cash flow Accounts receivable aging Inventory accuracy WIP balances Budget vs. actual performance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or CPA candidate preferred. 4-7 years (Accountant III), 7+ years (Accountant IV) of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing and/or project‑based environment. Advanced Excel and strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Strong experience with Bank Reconciliations Journal Entries GL Maintenance Chart of Accounts Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Inventory Management Month‑End Close Financial Reporting ERP Systems (SAP Business One preferred) $87,000 - $115,000 Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills. Benefits HERCO offers BCBS medical, dental, vision, free basic life insurance and LTD. Generous Time Off -11 days PTO, 9 days Sick, both accrued and able to rollover, 9 days Holiday, EAP, STD, AD&D, HAS, Flex, Critical Illness, Group Accident, Safe Harbor 401(k), company laptop and apparel. 7.25.26 #J-18808-Ljbffr