Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Senior Accountant (AP Operations & Finance Support) to join our finance team in a role that combines hands-on operational responsibilities with analytical support functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for accounts payable and expense management, and collaborate closely with the Head of Tax to ensure timely and accurate tax filing and compliance. Additionally, the role provides essential support with payroll administration, plays a key role in the month-end and year-end closing, and provides assistance and cover for other areas of the finance function where needed.

This hybrid role offers the flexibility to remote work from home alongside the opportunity to collaborate from our Royal Oak, Michigan office, with in-person attendance encouraged as needed for team collaboration and essential meetings. 

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Management

• Oversee complete accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt to payment

• Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring proper authorization and coding

• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate payment terms when appropriate

• Prepare detailed AP aging reports and cash flow projections

• Implement and maintain AP controls and procedures

• Resolve complex vendor disputes and payment discrepancies

• Support month-end accruals and financial statement preparation

Expense Management & Analysis

• Oversee corporate expense management program and policy compliance

• Review and analyze departmental spending patterns and budget variances

• Manage corporate credit card programs and reconciliations

• Prepare detailed expense analytics and management reporting

• Implement expense management system improvements

• Conduct expense audits and ensure policy adherence

• Support budget preparation and forecasting processes

• Handle complex travel and entertainment expense reviews

Tax Compliance

• Assist with preparation of various tax returns (sales, use, property, etc.) across multiple states and jurisdictions

• Support tax provision calculations and quarterly estimates

• Help maintain tax workpapers and supporting documentation

• Assist with tax audits and information requests

• Support research on tax issues and regulation changes

• Help coordinate with external tax advisors and CPAs

• Assist with tax planning initiatives and compliance monitoring

• Support transfer pricing documentation and reporting

Payroll Functions

• Assist with multi-state payroll processing and compliance

• Support payroll tax filings and quarterly reporting

• Help resolve complex payroll issues and employee inquiries

• Assist with year-end payroll processes (W-2s, 1099s)

• Support payroll system implementations and upgrades

• Help maintain payroll controls and documentation

• Assist with payroll-related journal entries and accruals

General Accounting & Analysis

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes

• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations

• Participate in process improvement initiatives

• Assist with internal and external audit requests

• Assist with banking and associated reconciliations

• Assist with ad hoc requests when required

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles

• Tax preparation and compliance experience

• Proficiency in payroll processing, reporting and compliance

• Proficiency in accounting software (WorkDay, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.)

• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

 Preferred Skills / Competencies

• Experience with expense management platforms

• Knowledge of banking and treasury management systems

• Familiarity with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, etc.)

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Process improvement mindset

• Professional judgment and ethical standards

What we’ll do for you: 

• 33 days’ annual leave (incl. 9 public holidays/cultural days) and the possibility to buy up to 10 more days a year 

• Flexible work  - hybrid or remote work with modern workspaces available

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance with reimbursement of copays/coinsurance/deductibles for in-network medical costs

• Fully paid-for life, disability and travel insurances 

• Gym and Wellness Scheme through Wellhub with access to a range of studios, gyms and wellbeing apps

• 401k plan - matching at 100% of the first 6% contributed (immediately vested)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 crisis support 

• 3 paid volunteering days as well as 5 paid learning and development days

• Fun social events throughout the year and annual Company Conferences 

About Alfa:

With over 500 employees worldwide, we’re a leading provider of software and services to the global auto and equipment finance industries. Alfa Systems, our technology platform, is at the heart of some of the world’s largest auto and equipment finance companies. Key to the business case for each implementation is Alfa Systems’ ability to consolidate multiple client systems onto a single platform. Alfa Systems supports both retail and corporate business for auto, equipment, wholesale and dealer finance on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including leases and loans, originations and servicing. Alfa Systems is an end-to-end solution with integrated workflow and automated processing using configurable business rules, with an extensive API allowing real-time integration to other systems. With over 30 current clients and 26 countries served, Alfa has been delivering successful projects for our customers since 1990, and is expanding rapidly throughout Europe, North America and beyond.

Our Culture:

Our culture is vibrant, innovative and diverse, and we are proud of it. Ours is a close-knit community. Alfa employees are an eclectic mix and all are creative, dedicated and hardworking. We believe it is important to build close working relationships within our company, so we hold numerous team events and conferences that bring us together for socializing and team building. We all enjoy the work-life balance and the great culture, with plenty of social activities organized by the company.

Alfa Financial Software Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all

employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and

harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,

national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or perform essential job functions, please contact [email protected]