• Job Description

  Req#: R-10905

  Description

  We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Corporate Accountant with expertise in cash and payroll reconciliation to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, managing the accurate reconciliation of cash transactions, and ensuring the integrity of payroll processes within our organization.

  The Accountant will work closely with all members of Accounting and FP&A teams and works under the direction of the Controller. The successful candidate will assist both internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, helpful manner while building a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

  This position requires in-office work in downtown Detroit 3-days per week.

  Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Perform daily reconciliation and journal entry preparation of cash transactions including receipts, disbursements, and bank transfers for multiple accounts and currencies.
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between Accounting records and bank statements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure proper recording and reporting of transactions.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Work closely with HR and payroll providers to address issues and streamline payroll processes.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance cash management and payroll reconciliation processes.
  • Implement best practices and efficiency improvements to streamline workflows and reduce errors.
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports related to cash flow, payroll expenses, and related variances.
  • Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial statements as well as annual audit
  • Assist in month end close with journal entry preparation and account reconciliations
  • Assist in understanding, preparing and calculating quarterly Sales Commissions
  • Support other administrative duties and projects as needed.

  Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
  • 3-5 years of general ledger accounting experience.
  • Ability to work 3-days per week in downtown Detroit.
  • Experience working in a mid-sized corporate environment assisting both internal and external customers
  • Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines as required.
  • Strong communication skills both oral and written, attention to details, and highly organized.
  • Assist in fostering a team-oriented environment
  • Dynamic personality who enjoys working with a variety of people across all departments and brands.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; demonstrate intermediate to advanced Excel skills (i.e. SUMIF, VLOOKUP and PivotTables)

  Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in General Ledger software, Workday Finance experience a plus.
  • Experience with foreign currency translations.
  • Experience with intercompany accounting transactions.

  This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

  Pay Transparency Disclosure:

  This estimated base salary range of this position is $70,000 - $75,000.

  The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

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  Environmental Demands

  Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote.

  • An “in-office” role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
  • A “remote” role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. See list accompanying this job posting. We cannot employ a work from home employee unless they reside in one of these states.
  • A “hybrid” role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager’s approval.

  Many positions will also include work done in “the field.” Depending on the role, this may include c onducting in-person interviews , attending work-related events, meeting with sources or clients . Specifics will be noted in the job posting. Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work. Other typical job functions are performed under conditions such as those found in general office work.

  Travel to cover news stories/events , meetings with clients, and to our geographically separated offices may be required . It is the nature of many position s to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for responding to email, meeting with clients, attending work-related events, story development or breaking news. Most employees perform work Monday through Friday, altho ugh early-morning , evening or weekend shifts may be required .

  Phys ical Demands
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of many Crain job s .

  Physical activities will include frequent in-person or virtual interactions. For most positions, it is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods, perform computer-related tasks, and create/ maintain documents within filing systems. Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing reports and information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. The typical physical requirements are light work—exerting up to 25lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10lbs of force frequently and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Some positions will have additional physical requirements, including exerting up to 50lbs of force to move and/or carry equipment, supplies, files, or other materials as the role requires.

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions and meet the environmental and physical demands of the role .

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Crain Communications Inc is an American multi-industry publishing conglomerate based in Detroit with 13 non-US subsidiaries.

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