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Accountant - Entry Level
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Robert Half
Madison Heights, MI (In Person)
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Job Description
Description We are looking for an Entry-Level Accountant to join a team in Madison Heights, Michigan in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing transactional accuracy with day-to-day financial support across multiple functions. The role offers hands-on exposure to payables, reconciliations, expense reporting, and close activities while contributing to process efficiency and dependable financial records.
Responsibilities:
- Support core accounting operations by reviewing vendor invoices, matching documentation, recording payable transactions, and maintaining organized disbursement records.
- Administer employee credit card activity and expense submissions, ensuring timely review, accurate coding, and proper documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts each day and prepare cash position updates to help maintain visibility into company funds.
- Assign appropriate accounting and expenditure classifications to financial documents while promoting more efficient and consistent processing methods.
- Record and reconcile intercompany activity, including transactions involving international entities, to keep balances accurate and current.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close by preparing entries, updating journals and ledgers, and assisting with financial reporting needs.
- Partner with the Financial Controller on special assignments, analyses, and other accounting or administrative priorities as needed.
- Assist with receivables and general bookkeeping tasks to support complete and accurate financial operations. Requirements
- At least 3 years of accounting experience in a detail-focused business environment.
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping principles.
- Experience performing bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and accounting entries with strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, or related accounting systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and support deadlines during closing activities.