GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT

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.

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. The General Ledger Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager. This is an on-site position in Northville, MI.

• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support business needs.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Knowledge and Competencies
  1. Demonstrated ability to show initiative, solve problems, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  2. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
  3. Meticulous attention to detail, as well as outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  4. Proven ability to prioritize and to initiate follow-through.
  5. Independently motivated, but also able to work closely and collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team.
  6. Strong time management skills.
  7. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel required.
  8. 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.
  9. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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
  1. Three (3) plus years of work experience in the field of accounting, preferably in professional services, including a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  2. Experience using project-based ERP systems.
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent is required.

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time.
• Ability to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week.

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)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

Please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.