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General Accountant
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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
Job Description
Are you ready to own your next role and make an immediate impact? We're looking for a self-driven, independent professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering results. If you're quick to learn new systems, confident with numbers, and motivated to think beyond the basics, this is the opportunity to showcase your talent and grow. Here, you'll have the chance to take real ownership, develop your skills, and stand out in front of both local leadership and our global teams. We're seeking a General Accountant with strong analytical skills and an Accounts Receivable mindset to manage daily financial transactions, improve cash flow visibility, and support compliance and internal controls. The main role of the General Accountant is to act as support for the accounting department and ensure accurate, timely entry and processing of all tasks, with primary responsibility for Accounts Receivable functions. Daily activities include administrative support and core accounting tasks such as invoicing, preparing deposits, applying customer payments, compiling commission reports, and coordinating with Accounts Payable. Essential Responsibilities Prepare daily bank deposits and apply payments to customer accounts
Run errands to the bank as needed
Process credit card payments
Correspond with customers regarding delinquent balances and statement requests
Prepare daily invoicing and update tracking information for shipped goods; file accordingly
Post specific customer invoices to customer portals
Coordinate with AP by processing assigned accounts payable invoices and reconciling statements as needed
Prepare monthly commission reports and distribute to outside agents
Retrieve and distribute mail daily
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures
All other duties deemed necessary by the Controller and/or Business President Technical / Functional Skills Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
Courteous and professional communication style
Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable processes
Solid grasp of basic accounting principles (GAAP preferred)
Experience with accounting or ERP systems is a plus
Understanding of compliance requirements; familiarity with SOX is a strong plus Basic Qualifications Associate's degree in Accounting or related field
Bachelor's degree is a plus
2-3 years minimum of relevant accounting experience (AR preferred)
3-5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team We offer a comprehensive compensation package in line with market pay that includes a very generous benefits package. Voluntary health, dental, vision benefits on day one of employment! 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick, vacation, maternity/paternity and so much more! •All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that includes: degree verification, criminal records check, medical and drug screen, professional references, prior employment verification• All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.