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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$74,891 / year median in Michigan

-0% projected decline

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Job Description

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations in Michigan. This role is well suited for an early-career candidate who is eager to strengthen financial reporting accuracy, maintain organized records, and contribute to day-to-day ledger activity. The ideal candidate brings a solid academic foundation in accounting or finance, strong spreadsheet skills, and hands-on experience preparing journal entries and working within accounting systems.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues as needed. Support month-end and year-end closing activities by organizing financial data and assisting with account analysis. Review accounting records for completeness and accuracy while helping uphold internal documentation standards. Use QuickBooks and other accounting tools to process routine financial activity and generate supporting reports. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for reconciliations, reporting, and daily accounting tasks. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. At least 1 year of experience in an accounting role. Practical understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for financial analysis, reporting, and documentation. Experience working with accounting software such as QuickBooks is preferred. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .