Bookkeeper Jobs in Michigan

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports accurate and timely financial reporting by assisting with the maintenance of accounting records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with financial analysis and preparing detailed account analysis and reports. This position works with the accounting team and other departments to resolve discrepancies, maintain supporting documentation, and follow established accounting policies and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications, with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts; investigate discrepancies and coordinate timely resolution.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities according to established deadlines.
• Prepare account analyses, financial schedules, and reports to support accurate financial statements.
• Prepare footnotes to both the firm level and office-level financial statements.
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, and other assigned accounts.
• Coordinate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll to verify proper transaction coding and resolve accounting questions.
• Assist with audit requests by gathering records, preparing schedules, and explaining account activity.
• Support budget-to-actual reporting and research significant variances as assigned.
• Follow accounting policies, approval procedures, and internal controls; identify opportunities to improve processes and documentation.
• Protect confidential financial information and maintain organized, accessible accounting records.
• Complete other accounting projects or duties as assigned by the Controller or the Director of Financial Operations.
• Support and back-up other accounting functions to cover other team members’ PTO.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation. Knowledge of partnership accounting and tax reporting a positive.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables. Experience with Microsoft Access preferred. Willingness to participate in training to fill knowledge gaps is mandatory.
• Ability to learn and use accounting software and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to accuracy and detail is mandatory.
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively to complete assigned work and special projects.
• Ability to work a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment.

Preferred Qualification:

• Two to four years of relevant accounting experience; applicable internships may be considered.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
• Experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or accounting system.
• The ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated, analytical and team oriented.