Financial Accounting Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate general ledger records and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain internal controls and support ongoing improvements to accounting workflows.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal tax laws, including Michigan state regulations.
• Prepare and/or coordinate tax filings (sales tax, payroll tax, corporate tax), and support audits as necessary.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise leadership on financial and regulatory impacts.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasts, budgets, and regular reporting to the CEO.
• Monitor cash flow, expenditures, and profitability metrics.
• Support strategic planning with data-driven financial insights.
• oordinate closely with overseas finance and operations teams to align processes and consolidate financial data.
• Act as the primary U.S. finance point-of-contact for global leadership and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory agencies.
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting and ERP systems.
• Maintain and develop accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.

Admin Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the office, including workplace environment management, coordination of cleaning services, and monitoring of office equipment maintenance and repair requests.
• Manage the procurement, inventory, and distribution processes for office supplies, and maintain communication with relevant vendors.
• Assist with administrative-related expense reimbursements, purchase requests, and payment processes, ensuring compliance and timely completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA Required).
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in the software or technology industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, Michigan state tax laws, and corporate compliance.
• Experience managing end-to-end finance functions in a growing or multi-entity organization.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.