Staff Accountant

About the role

UTAC, an international group in digital and sustainable mobility, testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, certification, training and classic and sports car festivals, is hiring a Staff Accountant in Northville. The role maintains accurate financial records, supports month-end and year-end close, prepares account reconciliations and assists with financial reporting, while partnering with operational departments to analyse transactions and improve processes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and account adjustments
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial close
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities and intercompany accounts
• Maintain general ledger integrity and investigate discrepancies
• Help prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, and perform variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods
• Support budgeting and forecasting, and review fixed asset additions, disposals, depreciation and asset tracking
• Assist with inventory accounting, internal and external audits, tax filings and regulatory reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls and GAAP, and suggest process improvements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred
• 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills and attention to detail

Required skills

• ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle or NetSuite
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Learning opportunities and exposure to leading technologies
• US package including medical insurance, dental and 401k
• Awards linked to the company's values