Accounting Lead

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Regular Full-Time Ypsilanti - Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI, US

Job description – Accounting – Treasury/Fuel Clerk

We are actively looking to fill an Accounting Treasury Clerk position within our Accounting Department. This is a high-volume, fast paced, detail-oriented position that requires accurate maintenance of accounting documents. Responsibilities will consist of tracking daily treasury and banking operations, including processing payments, transfers and deposits. Must be a self-starter with strong math and data entry skills, must demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills as well as possess patience and persistence.

These are all must-haves in this role.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience. A general-working knowledge of general accounting processes is preferred. You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Word and Excel. An ideal candidate must have a good understanding of payments, the accounting process and customer service. This position is ideal for someone who wants to grow their experience, have career stability and work with a great team.

Candidate must have the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment while handling a high volume of order printing and invoice entry and multiple projects and competing priorities at once and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

This is a full-time IN-Office position
! M-F 7am
-4pm. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Track daily treasury and banking operations, including processing payments, transfers, and deposits
• Ensure timely processing of wire transfers, bank transfers, and other treasury transactions, including government-related payments
• Prepare, transmit, and verify Pre-Authorized Debit files, including annual schedules and payment notifications
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Respond to inquiries, collaborate with internal teams, and support overall treasury and accounting functions
• Uphold department standards of organization and accuracy
• Prepare payments in an organized and timely manner
• Prepare journal entries as needed
• Prepare monthly accrual as needed
• Assist in archiving of prior year files and setup files for the coming year
• Ensure excellent communication with both internal and external customers
• Assist financial & accounting department as needed, performing various assignments under the direction and supervision of treasury manager and senior accounting staff
• Assist with audit support as necessary
• Miscellaneous data entry, filing, and other responsibilities as assigned, etc.
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Other duties as required and assigned

• 2 years’ experience in an office, clerical or administrative position, with a desire to grow and learn more about the AP cycle
• Intermediate/Advanced Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Secondary Diploma with some accounting courses
• Post Secondary in Business Administration, Accounting or related field is considered an asset
• Proficiency in keyboarding and strong computer skills in Windows-based programs
• Knowledge of corporate and financial software, with the ability to research and validate historical data
• Experience with billing and payment processing systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with initiative
• Ability to manage interruptions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment when interacting with customers and stakeholders.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Successful candidate should be highly motivated, self-directed, proactive, and have the ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints with a positive attitude.
• Highly proficient data processing dexterity in working with multiple financial applications
• Must be able to think through, evaluate and solve problems logically and efficiently
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Must be able to follow standard filing procedures and follow instructions carefully
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback, objectively
• Ability to work under pressure to meet schedules and deadlines
• Ability to respond quickly to re-prioritization of duties
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of people
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds