Accounting Assistant Job in Troy, MI

Accounting Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a client in Troy, Michigan. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with invoices, payables, and expense documentation while keeping records accurate and organized. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting processes in a part-time capacity and work independently in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and send customer invoices while ensuring billing information is entered accurately into the company's accounting records.
• Record vendor invoices and payable transactions in the accounting system, maintaining complete and timely documentation.
• Create and update purchase orders to support routine purchasing and accounting activities.
• Collect employee receipts and review submissions to process expense reports with accuracy and proper coding.
• Assist with scheduled accounts payable payment cycles, including weekly check run preparation and support.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and identify items that require accounting follow-up or processing.
• Upload payable data and supporting files into the appropriate system to keep financial records current.
• Provide additional administrative and accounting support as needed to meet department priorities.