Accounting Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a manufacturing-focused accounting team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is well suited for someone who can manage both payables and receivables with confidence while helping strengthen day-to-day accounting operations. The role offers a hands-on environment where accuracy, follow-through, and practical ideas for improving workflow are highly valued.

Responsibilities:

- Manage a split workload across accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing on both sides of the ledger.

- Generate recurring customer invoices, record incoming payments, and apply cash receipts to the appropriate accounts each day.

- Review supplier invoices, enter transactions promptly, and complete three-way matching to support accurate payment processing.

- Assist with weekly payment preparation, including check run support and updates to vendor terms when changes are required.

- Reconcile subledger activity with the general ledger to maintain dependable financial records and resolve discrepancies quickly.

- Use Excel to extract and analyze accounting data, producing reports such as aging summaries and other customized account reviews.

- Contribute ideas that streamline accounting workflows, improve efficiency, and strengthen consistency across daily processes.

- Support collection follow-up efforts by helping organize a more structured approach to escalation and account resolution.

- Provide operational support during team transition periods by assisting with cross-training and maintaining continuity in core accounting tasks. Requirements - Prior experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities in an accounting setting that requires strong attention to detail.

- Background in manufacturing accounting is strongly preferred, including familiarity with customer and vendor transaction flow.

- Working knowledge of how subledgers connect to the general ledger and the ability to support account reconciliation.

- Experience performing three-way match processes for invoice verification and payment accuracy.

- Strong Excel capabilities, including data exports, report formatting, and creation of customized aging or transaction reports.

- Experience with Syte Line ERP or Syteline ERP is highly preferred.

- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced transactional environment.

- Degree preferred, but equivalent hands-on accounting experience will be considered.

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