Accounting Specialist

The Company:

Czarnowski is one of the four studios of the Czarnowski Collective. It combines operations, strategy, design, and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities, generate brand enthusiasm, and educate consumers. It’s been over 75 years since we opened our doors, but we’re still not resting on our reputation or accolades. We’re wondering “what if...” anticipating what’s next and embracing our role within the Czarnowski Collective as forward-thinkers for forward-thinking brands.  

Joining the Czarnowski Collective means the opportunity to be more than a number, more than a job title, more than a spectator. We are a collective of dreamers and thinkers, doers, and makers…and we’re searching for more of the same to join the ranks.

The Purpose:

The Czarnowski team in Farmington Hills, Michigan is seeking an ambitious, dynamic individual who is a critical component working with multiple internal stakeholders to insure accurate billing and project reconciliation. This includes a review of projects and their associated costs and helps the Finance Team to resolve any open issues. In the case of any customer (internal or external) billing questions, the Financial Services Specialist is responsible for timely follow-up and resolution.

The Job:

• Complete billing process and meet billing due dates.
• Prepare and distribute invoices internally and externally.
• Partner with Finance Team to assist in timely reconciliation of all their activations/projects.
• Run system reports and reconcile the reports against final invoices sent to the client to ensure all costs that may be billed are captured.
• Reconcile Pittsburgh Event Services credit card expense weekly.
• Review and process Detroit Team Expense Reports.
• Make appropriate changes to existing jobs to maintain accurate billing information.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

The Person:

• In depth experience with Microsoft Excel and Office products.
• Knowledge of CRM and Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting process and procedures required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Excellent team communication skills.
• Team player capable of working with virtual teams across multiple locations.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinker and eager to ask questions and learn why certain processes exist and how to navigate Czarnowski-specific systems.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date
• 401K matching with no vesting period (you are fully vested as of day 1)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment

Collective Culture Core Values:

We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people, and in return for their contributions, our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the 10 principles that define our company culture:

• We celebrate creativity, curiosity, innovation and imagination.
• We are humble and respectful.
• We act with honesty and integrity.
• We empower and trust one another.
• We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We champion initiatives that bolster diversity, equity and inclusion.
• We prioritize safe, ethical and sustainable business practices.
• We foster a culture of meritocracy - rewarding skills and abilities, instead of influence.
• We always deliver.
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Through several existing and future initiatives, Czarnowski Collective is exploring thoughtful and creative ways to embrace individuality, and more effectively champion diversity, equity and inclusion across our network.

EEO Statement

Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor, nurture, and celebrate it! All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.