Senior Accountant / CPA - Accounting Research (Client Direct Hire Position) Job at UHY LLP

UHY LLP Novi, MI 48377

HYBRID OPPORTUNITY!

UHY is partnering with a great organization located in Novi, MI who is seeking a Senior Accountant with at least 5 years of experience in accounting with increasing level of responsibility. Public accounting experience and a CPA license (or working towards a CPA license) is required. This role will support the accounting and research function and help implement new accounting pronouncements. This organization is open to training and developing an individual into this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supports the accounting research function for new transactions, including complex transactions such as leases, financial instruments, consolidations and joint ventures; documents conclusions in accounting research and policy memoranda.
  • Participates in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements including participation in cross-functional teams to assess the impact of and implement new accounting guidance.
  • Performs accounting and financial reporting for retirement and postretirement benefit plans; works as a key team member to develop assumptions for actuarial valuations, coordinates with actuaries, and participates in the preparation and audit of the employee benefit plans.
  • Performs accounting and financial reporting for other complex technical accounting areas including share-based compensation, derivatives and hedging, contingent liabilities, leases, and others.
  • Provides support to parent company on complex accounting matters, implementation of new accounting standards, and the company’s accounting policies for various technical areas.
  • Performs initial review of new contracts to assess financial and accounting implications, including embedded derivatives, and leases to ensure accounting is in accordance with GAAP and FERC standards.
  • Assists with assessing and implementing technology solutions to support the accounting for complex transactions, as needed.
  • Supports/coordinates Sarbanes Oxley compliance for certain accounting and research areas.
  • Supports special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting with increasing level of responsibility.
  • Public accounting experience preferred.
  • Accounting research experience preferred.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Experience with Sarbanes Oxley compliance preferred.
  • Ability to research and analyze various types of data; highly organized and attentive to detail.
  • Proficient knowledge of FASB, GAAP and SEC authoritative literature.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Possesses sound analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex accounting and other issues.
  • Above average ability to utilize technology to complete daily assignments
  • Above average knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems

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UHY Advisors'​ Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit and tax teams. Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support or business process outsourcing–we are ready to meet your needs.

Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies. We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients'​ needs rapidly.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of accounting experience do you possess?
  • Do you have a CPA license or are you working towards one?
  • Do you possess public accounting experience?
  • Do you possess any accounting research experience? If so, explain.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Novi, MI 48377




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