Robert Half
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Senior Accountant – Operational Finance

70K–95K
Partially · Detroit, Michigan
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Senior Accountant leads finance team supporting accounting reporting payroll cash management and process improvement. Provides exposure beyond transactional roles and collaborates with CFO and leaders.

What You'll Do12

  • 1Support monthly and year-end close including journal entries accruals and reconciliations
  • 2Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions variances and reconciliation differences
  • 3Assist with financial and management reporting budget-to-actual analysis and departmental reporting
  • 4Support payroll processing reconciliations employee changes benefits deductions and administrative requirements
  • 5Manage and reconcile cash banking accounts receivable revenue and other balance sheet activity
  • 6Prepare schedules and documentation for annual financial statement audit and year-end reporting
  • 7Provide backup support for accounts payable and other finance functions
  • 8Partner with operational leaders to research financial issues and provide practical solutions
  • 9Help strengthen internal controls documentation workflows and accounting procedures
  • 10Participate in financial system improvements automation and integration initiatives
  • 11Identify opportunities to improve reporting reduce manual processes and provide better financial information to leadership
  • 12Support special projects and additional financial analysis for the CFO

Requirements8

  • 1Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field
  • 23+ years progressive accounting or financial operations experience
  • 35+ years preferred
  • 4Strong knowledge of GAAP general ledger accounting reconciliations and month-end close
  • 5Strong Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills
  • 6Experience with payroll nonprofit accounting ERP systems grants or restricted funds
  • 7CPA or CPA candidate is a plus
  • 8Analytical organizational communication and problem-solving skills

Salary Insight

$70 - $95k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationDetroit, Michigan

Required Skills

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