General Ledger Accountant

BB&E is a full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant with exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills to join our team, supporting our Accounting and Contracts Administration Department onsite at headquarters in Northville, MI. This position will report directly to the Director of Accounting and will play a key role in supporting BB&E’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile general ledger activity monthly, ensure proper GL coding, completeness, and accuracy.
• Analyze, prepare, and post monthly recurring and adjusting journal entries, including, but not limited to, ASU 842 lease entries, payroll, benefits, depreciation, and prepaid expenses.
• Assist with completion of month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure adherence to due dates and schedules.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) library.
• Obtain an understanding of the Deltek Ajera system utilized by BB&E to perform job tasks.
• Collaborate with other team members to meet the business reporting needs of the company.
• Crosstrain within the department as backup to payroll and accounts payable.
• Post cash receipts daily.
• Compile information to support the annual external review of the financial statements, valuation, and tax returns.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure fixed asset activity, payroll entries, and other accounting transactions are accurately recorded within the general ledger.
• Review accounts payable activity to ensure expenses are properly coded and classified.
• Prepare and post month-end accruals and adjusting journal entries.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Support financial reporting activities, variance analysis, and other accounting functions as assigned.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support business needs.

Key Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship is required.

 Knowledge and Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, solve problems, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail, as well as outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and to initiate follow-through.
• Independently motivated, but also able to work closely and collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel required.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management with varying degrees of financial knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, accounting principles, and general ledger management.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end and year-end close activities.
• Demonstrated analytical and variance analysis skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Understanding of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and audit support processes.

 Software: Proficiency using MS Office Suite Applications, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

 Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously.

Experience & Education

• Experience:
• A minimum of Eight (8)+ years of progressive accounting experience required, preferably within a professional services, engineering, consulting, or project-based environment, including a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience using project-based ERP/accounting systems required; Deltek Ajera experience preferred.
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to: stand/walk/kneel/crouch and to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time; operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; lift up to 25 lbs.; speak clearly so listeners can understand; understand the speech of another person; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; see details of objects that are more than a few feet away.

Work Environment: Required to be onsite five days per week for a standard 8-hour shift Monday-Friday; occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.  Must be comfortable working indoors in an office setting; ability to travel is less than 10%.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer-provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home ownership benefits
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

*BB&E is an Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.