Accountant

Jefferson Wells

  • Detroit, MI
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Position Summary: Jefferson Wells is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior General Accountant for a long term contract role with our client in Detroit. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in NetSuite, a solid background in account reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to supervise and mentor junior accounting staff. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and supports the month-end and year-end close processes.
Hybrid role - 3 days a week in the office.Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.
  • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
  • Utilize NetSuite ERP for day-to-day accounting functions, reporting, and analysis.
  • Assist with financial statement preparation and internal/external audits.
  • Supervise and mentor junior accountants, providing guidance and reviewing their work.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA candidate preferred).
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
  • Proficiency in NetSuite is required.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with audit support and financial reporting is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
  • Supervisory skills to review the work of others.
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson WellsManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Jefferson Wells