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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

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

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.