Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in day-to-day accounts payable processing and month-end activities, with a strong focus on intercompany reconciliations. This position operates in a fast-paced environment that supports multiple lines of business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting policies, and efficient accounting operations.

• Post and process accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner, including handling a high volume of invoices.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts, and promptly identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure complete and accurate financial results.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, financial reports, and supporting schedules.
• Process and review accounts payable entries to ensure proper coding, approvals, and compliance with internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and providing clear explanations to auditors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and relevant regulatory requirements in all assigned tasks.
• Assist with budgeting and financial analysis activities as needed to support business decision-making.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within accounting operations.
• Collaborate closely with team members in a fast-paced automotive and manufacturing environment to meet deadlines and operational goals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions.
• Strong experience with account reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliations.
• Hands‑on experience with accounts payable processing and managing a high volume of invoices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, ideally within automotive or manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for accounting and financial transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reporting.
• Ability to meet month‑end and year‑end deadlines while managing multiple priorities.

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Experience with intercompany transactions and related reconciliations is preferred.
• automotive manufacturing or similar fast‑paced industries is beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills to support budgeting and financial analysis activities.
• Ability to identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives within accounting functions.

This role is based in a large, open cubicle layout where team members sit closely together and collaborate frequently. The accounting team consists of approximately nine people, including another staff accountant in a similar role. The environment is fast‑paced and aligned with automotive and manufacturing operations, requiring strong focus and the ability to handle a high volume of transactions. A flexible start time is available, typically between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, providing some scheduling flexibility.

Team members may be eligible for a daily food stipend usable at the onsite cafeteria. The dress code is typical for an office‑based accounting environment, suitable for working in a shared cubicle space.

This is a Contract position based out of Novi, MI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant…