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Fraunhofer USA Staff Accountant in Plymouth, Michigan
Full Time Position
Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit research and development organization that provides contract research and development for government and industry customers.
The Headquarters Office of Fraunhofer USA, Inc. located in Plymouth, Michigan seeks to fill the position of an Accountant working in the Finance & Project Administration Department. This is a hands-on position with the benefit of providing accounting experience to the right candidate in a variety of tasks in the accounting cycle. The ideal candidate will be a collaborator that is eager to learn from an established team of experienced personnel. The Accountant reports to the Controller.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- - Process Accounts Payable: credit card charges, employee expense reports and other - Monitor Cash Inflows: post cash receipts daily, manage collection efforts for all accounts over 60 days due, prepare monthly Cash Analysis Report - Manage Fixed Assets: set up and dispose fixed assets in the ERP system, process monthly depreciation, oversee and coordinate the annual inventory, prepare annual Personal Property Tax Returns - Reconcile, document, and analyze balance sheet accounts for discrepancies to ensure reliable month end and year end closing - Respond to financial inquiries, both internally and externally - Semi-Annual Forecasts: Analyze indirect costs incurred to date against the approved budget and forecast for multiple locations. Requires consideration of activities to date, upcoming strategic plans, and communications with center leadership - Annual Budgets: Analyze indirect costs for the prior year and use them as a basis to create budgets for the upcoming year. Requires consideration of activities to date, upcoming strategic plans, and communications with center leadership - Month end and Year end close: as part of a team, ensure timelines are met to complete financial closings including balance sheet account reconciliations and adjustments - Create and provide audit schedules for areas under the responsibility of the accountant and provide requested data - Cross train within the department to learn new tasks and gain varied experience - Other duties as needed by the department
Other Duties:
- - Assists Treasurer, Controller and other HQ Departments as needed - Review and confirm business processes are followed under the established rules and regulations of the corporation
Required Education and Experience:
- - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivilant - Proficiency working with Microsoft Office - Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple job tasks with competing deadlines - Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-oriented environment - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively within the organization - Ability to work independently under the guidance of the Controller and other team members within the department
Preferred Experience:
- - Experience working with ERP Systems and SharePoint - Ideal candidate will have 2-5 years related experience
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Generous vacation package in addition to 3 personal days and 11 holidays
Health and Dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
401a employer contribution and 403b employee contribution plans
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Optional hybrid work schedule may be possible after sufficient completi