Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Continental

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at Continental, located in the Sterling Heights, MI office. Continental is consistently recognized among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation, known for its unwavering commitment to high-quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services. The company’s mission is to “Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.” This role is integral to upholding Continental’s core values—Exceptional, Hospitality, Collaboration, Responsibility, and Innovation—by ensuring the financial accuracy and operational efficiency that underpins these commitments. The Staff Accountant plays a critical part in the finance department, supporting the processes that allow Continental to deliver memorable experiences consistently.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Sterling Heights, MI

• Team: Accounting 500002, reporting to Patrick Clancy.
• Mission: This person ensures accurate and timely financial reporting by managing daily, monthly, and year-end accounting processes.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Closing Management: Manage and assist with both month-end and year-end financial close processes, including the preparation of assigned journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Daily Reconciliations: Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash positioning and financial data integrity.
• Analytical Reporting: Generate ad hoc financial reports using accounting software as requested, providing critical data for internal stakeholders.
• Process Improvement & Audit Support: Contribute to special projects aimed at process improvements and efficiency, while also responding to information requests and assisting with internal and external audits.
• Cross-functional Teamwork: Actively collaborate with team members both within the accounting department and with other departments to achieve shared financial and operational objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional possessing foundational knowledge in general accounting principles and practices.
• Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience is required, which can include practical experience gained through internships or more junior accounting roles.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with common accounting software platforms and strong command of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Core Competencies: Possesses strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills, coupled with an unwavering focus on details. A strong drive and ambition to achieve results, alongside a motivation to learn new processes, adapt to change, and readily accept coaching and feedback, are essential for professional development and contributing to organizational goals.