Sr Staff Accountant Acctg III/IV
Herco ‚Ä¢ Auburn Hills, Michigan ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $87,000–$115,000 / year
Posted on Sun, Jul 26, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION – Senior Staff Accountant (Accountant III-IV)
Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, onsite, M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm
Reports To: Financial Controller
Position Summary
HERCO is a small business company seeking a hands-on Senior Staff Accountant to support accounting and financial transactions for a growing project-based organization. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger (GL).
- Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations.
- Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure financial data accuracy.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities.
- Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting procedures.
Project & Manufacturing Accounting
- Support WIP (Work-in-Process) reporting and project cost tracking.
- Assist with percentage-of-completion accounting and progressive invoicing.
- Reconcile earned revenue versus invoiced amounts.
- Monitor project costs and profitability.
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Inventory
- Support accounts payable and vendor reconciliations.
- Support accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash application, and collections.
- Assist with inventory management, inventory reconciliations, and physical inventory counts.
- Investigate and resolve inventory and account variances.
Audit & Process Improvement
- Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax advisors, and banking partners.
- Support annual financial close activities using SAP Business One (SAP B1).
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency using AI, ERP, etc.
Key Metrics Supported
- Revenue and profitability
- Project margins
- Cash flow
- Accounts receivable aging
- Inventory accuracy
- WIP balances
- Budget vs. actual performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- 4-7 years (Accountant III), 7+ years (Accountant IV) of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing and/or project-based environment.
- Strong experience with:
- Bank Reconciliations
- Journal Entries
- GL Maintenance
- Chart of Accounts
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Inventory Management
- Month-End Close
- Financial Reporting
- ERP Systems (SAP Business One preferred)
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
$87,000 - $115,000 Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills.
HERCO cares for your physical, mental, and financial well-being. HERCO offers BCBS medical, dental, vision, free basic life insurance and LTD. Generous Time Off -11 days PTO, 9 days Sick, both accrued and able to rollover, 9 days Holiday, EAP, STD, AD&D, HAS, Flex, Critical Illness, Group Accident, Safe Harbor 401(k), company laptop and apparel.
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