Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

The company

Metropolis develops advanced computer vision and machine learning technology that makes mobile commerce remarkable. Our platform is already deployed in hundreds of mobility facilities and industries with billions in opportunity. We’re building the digital pipes through which the future of mobile commerce will move.

The role

Metropolis is looking for a  Senior Accountant to work under the direction of the Accounting Manager maintaining general ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The position will be responsible for daily accounting tasks and month-end close including account reconciliations, thorough review of accounting classifications, preparing journal entries, analyzing business transactions, and delivering financial reports. This team member will also assist in the year-end close process, preparation and variance analysis of assigned budgets, and the annual audit. This will be a hybrid role working part-time from the Detroit office.  

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting for designated locations
• Complete month-end close activities accurately and according to department deadlines
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Record accruals, expense allocations and month-end true-ups
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Collect, analyze, and convert data to general ledger system
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents and related support
• Work closely with internal and external departments to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and complete
• Assist with the monthly budgetary process for reporting and variance analysis
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Participate in year-end audit to compile and prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements 

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
• Ability to manage time for multiple tasks to meet established deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, cross-functional team
• Experience in real estate strongly preferred
• Experience with Yardi preferred
• CPA preferred