Accountant

Position:  Accountant
Reporting to:
FLSA:  Exempt
Location:  Fraser, MI

Accountant Overview
The Accountant is responsible for executing day to day and month end accounting functions as well as the company’s incoming payments, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing while maintaining positive relationships in and outside of the company. This role involves reconciling financial data, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, monitoring accounts receivable, following up on outstanding payments, and supporting bi-weekly payroll submittals.  The accountant plays a key role in supporting the company’s cash flow and financial reporting by processing transactions, resolving billing issues, and preparing reports for management.
Essential Duties: 
•    Manage the monthly close and preparation of monthly close binders for USA and Canada
•    Preparing the consolidated intercompany reconciliation
•    Preparing the consolidated lease reconciliation
•    Preparing the consolidated bank reporting
•    Preparing and recording intercompany billing
•    Allocating costs between divisions
•    Assisting with SEC reporting deliverables
•    Updating and distributing foreign exchange rates monthly throughout company
•    Participating in the external reporting process with a focus on footnote and schedule reporting
•    Proactively identifying process improvements and assisting with implementations
•    Ensure compliance with company and AR policies, procedures, and controls
•    Assist with the collection process by contacting slow paying customers
•    Special projects as needed 
•    Track all outstanding receivables and invoices
•    Generate and send out invoices to customers
•    Follow up with customers on unpaid invoices
•    Prepare monthly financial and aging reports
•    Post and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers
•    Communicate with clients about billing discrepancies and queries
•    Investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries related to accounts receivable
•    Collaborate with the sales team to manage credit applications and assess creditworthiness of potential customers
•    Process adjustments, refunds, transfer bills, and cancellations
•    Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer data
•    Communicate with IC divisions regarding ending balances and IC AR invoices.
•    Verify employee timesheets and enter payroll data/coding as needed bi-weekly 
•    Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in coordination with HR.
•    Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and benefits while maintaining confidentiality.
•    Running reports using Dayforce HRCM/payroll system
•    Ad-hoc reporting, miscellaneous duties and special projects as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
•    Ability to analyze receivables data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements 
•    Highly professional with the ability to maintain confidentiality
•    Organized and detail oriented; operated with precision to ensure financial integrity
•    Skilled in resolving discrepancies, disputes, and collection issues promptly 
•    Self-directed and motivated to take actions timely, acting with urgency when needed.  Able to meet deadlines. 
•    Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and tracking receivables.  Experience with accounting or ERP systems (SAP preferred but not required), as well as MS Office suite
•    Ability to communicate effectively and positively with clients, internal teams, and management to resolve billing issues and follow up on overdue accounts.  
•    Understanding of tax regulations, IFRS 9, and internal control measures to ensure adherence to policies 
•    Ability to identify inefficiencies in processes and implement solutions to enhance efficiency 

Education and Experience:
•    Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.  ACCA, CMA, CPA, or membership in SOCPA a plus.
•    Experience:  Minimum 3+ years in a comparable role (publicly held company desirable)