Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to support core financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Waterford, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who can keep invoicing, cash activity, and general ledger processes accurate and on schedule. The person in this position will help maintain reliable financial records, resolve posting issues, and provide steady support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related entries.

Responsibilities:
• Distribute customer statement and aging reports on a consistent schedule to help improve invoice follow-up and collections activity.
• Record payroll-related general ledger data and verify entries are posted correctly within the accounting system.
• Prepare and process intercompany cost allocations while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Assist with payment execution activities, including wire transactions, and confirm transactions are properly reflected in accounting records.
• Post deposit information and ensure incoming cash activity is accurately applied and documented.
• Review journal entries for completeness and accuracy, identifying and correcting discrepancies before final review.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows by helping maintain organized, timely, and accurate transaction processing.
• Reconcile bank and ledger activity to identify variances and resolve outstanding issues promptly.
• Work within Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains to maintain financial data integrity and support day-to-day accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounting roles with hands-on exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, account analysis, and basic error resolution within financial records.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Dynamics GP / Great Plains in an accounting environment.
• Ability to reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with payroll-related postings and the impact of payroll data on the general ledger.
• Strong understanding of foundational accounting principles and accurate transaction handling.
• Comfortable working in a role that may be primarily remote with occasional on-site presence, such as one day per week.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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