Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Saginaw, Michigan. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting, maintain strong control practices, and assist with recurring accounting activities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities:
• Manage month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and completing balance sheet reconciliations on schedule.
• Help maintain financial accuracy by supporting internal control procedures, performing account reviews, and identifying discrepancies across departments.
• Partner with external auditors during the annual audit by gathering documentation, answering follow-up questions, and supplying requested financial data.
• Contribute to ongoing process enhancements by identifying opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve efficiency.
• Prepare and distribute recurring daily and weekly financial reports to support business visibility and decision-making.
• Complete sales tax filings and related compliance tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure recorded balances are supported and resolved promptly.
• Provide additional accounting support and related duties as business needs require.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 1 to 2 years of accounting experience, ideally within distribution, manufacturing, or another high-volume transaction setting.
• Practical experience with month-end close, journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of sales tax processing, corporate tax support, or related tax compliance activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience using an ERP system in an accounting environment that requires attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to working across teams.

Compensation

$30.00-$36.00 Hourly

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