We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Troy, Michigan. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment and partnering with teams across the business to support accurate, timely financial operations. The role offers the chance to contribute to core accounting processes, strengthen reporting support, and help improve operational efficiency as the company continues to expand.
Responsibilities:
- Manage key activities tied to the monthly close cycle, including preparing and recording journal entries related to cash, prepaid expenses, and accrued items, while completing account reconciliations accurately and on schedule.
- Partner with the accounts payable function to evaluate and approve vendor setup requests within NetSuite, helping maintain accurate vendor records and compliance with internal procedures.
- Assist with year-end audit preparation by organizing requested documentation, assembling support files, and responding to auditor questions in a timely manner.
- Create and maintain schedules and other supporting documentation used for financial reporting and account analysis.
- Contribute to efforts that enhance accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and introduce greater efficiency and automation across financial processes.
- Provide analytical support and participate in special projects that impact accounting operations and broader finance objectives as business needs arise.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, or four years of comparable relevant experience in place of a degree.
- At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including exposure to general ledger activity and month-end close responsibilities.
- Practical experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting activities.
- Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to use formulas, lookups, sorting, filtering, and formatting to organize and analyze data.
- Understanding of U.S. accounting principles, internal control concepts, and standard financial reporting practices.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a dependable work ethic with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
- Ability to adapt quickly, solve problems effectively, and perform well in a fast-changing business environment.
- Experience with NetSuite and familiarity with accounts payable processes are preferred.