Accountant
Plante and Moran (Detroit, Michigan)

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Job Description: Founded in 1924, Plante & Moran, PLLC, is the nation’s 12th largest accounting and management consulting firm with 18 offices throughout Michigan, Illinois and Ohio. The firm was recently recognized as “One of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work for in America” for the 10th year in a row. Plante & Moran, PLLC, provides service in the following areas: assurance, management consulting, which includes human resources, planning and operations, process and quality; technology consulting and solutions; as well as a range of business consulting services: valuation, client accounting, due diligence, strategic planning, fraud services and outsourcing. The Firm’s services also include corporate finance, corporate real estate, and litigation support. Finally, the firm offers tax-related services that include employee benefits consulting and design, international tax and consulting, and family wealth services- family business consulting, estate planning, trust and individual investment planning.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The position of Accountant is part of Plante & Moran’s internal accounting and finance team. The team manages the accounting for the Firm’s 50 reporting units (multiple offices, entities and consulting/industry groups). Total revenues of the Firm exceed $250M+. Primary functions of the internal accounting and finance team include:Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and BillingCollectionsFacilities ManagementFirm Profit PlanningFinancial ReportingStaff PayrollPartner PayrollPension/401K AdministrationRisk Management TreasuryFirm (and related entities’) Tax ReturnsPOSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Accountant position will be based in Southfield, Michigan, and will work within Plante & Moran’s internal accounting and finance team. Responsibilities include:Maintaining the monthly general ledger, underlying accounting reconciliations, account analysis for approximately 50 reporting units, and workpaper binder (approximately 150 accounts)Preparing adjusting entriesFinancial statement preparationPeriodically reviewing work schedules, management financial statements, etc. Assisting other team members when necessarySKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

The skills, knowledge and abilities that are desirable in a candidate that would enable an individual to excel in this position include: Accounting skills necessary to generate, prepare and review on a monthly basis:general ledger and associated journal entries, including account analysisrecords in accordance with GAAPprovide assistance with the preparation of financial statementsspecial analysis and reports as requested by entities/PartnersAnalytical ability required to:identify variances and research questions regarding financial activityidentify opportunities to improve accounting processes & proceduresAbility to coordinate information flow with multiple sources (Management, Partnership, team, staff, etc.) Strong technology skills including those required to be proficient with financial accounting systems and other word/graphics programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint) Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to:promote positive working relationships with diverse personalities/roles at all levels in the firmexplain and interpret accounting/financial information to non-financial peoplePERSONAL QUALITIES:Work well within a team environment; strong leadership qualitiesHigh integrity and loyalty; high work ethicStrong client service orientationSelf directed; displays initiative; self-starterProfessional and approachable demeanor with a friendly interpersonal styleAssertive, self-confident, must be objectiveOrganized; high attention to detail; likes to prioritize and multi-taskHigh energy and ability to thrive in a challenging environment characterized by interruptions and multiple competing demandsWorks well with others and applies the Golden RuleCommunicates effectively in a non-adversarial mannerEDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:6+ years of corporate accounting work experience

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