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Principal accountant visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan are concentrated in Detroit's automotive and financial services sectors, with major employers including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis regularly filing for accounting roles. Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor also offer opportunities through manufacturing firms, healthcare systems, and Big Ten university operations.
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AGS Company Automotive Solutions is a trusted leader in the automotive aftermarket, proudly serving customers for more than 95 years. With a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, AGS provides a wide range of products including brake, fuel, transmission, and specialty lines that keep vehicles on the road and performing at their best.
Headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, AGS is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing, distribution, and customer service. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture guided by our core values: Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together as a team.
Give: "Share Generously" - We commit to generosity in every action, sharing our time, knowledge, and resources to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
Respect: "Value Every Voice" - We uphold a culture of respect, where every voice is valued and diversity is celebrated, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Act: "Act with Integrity" - We take decisive action, guided by integrity and responsibility, to address challenges proactively and achieve our goals effectively.
Innovate: "Embrace Creativity" - We embrace creativity and innovation, constantly seeking novel solutions and approaches to drive progress and stay ahead of the curve.
Lead: "Inspire by Example" - We lead by example, inspire others through our dedication and passion, and strive to empower each team member to reach their full potential.
By combining strong Midwestern roots with forward-thinking innovation, AGS continues to expand its reach across global markets, driving progress and delivering solutions that customers can trust.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Accountant is a key member of the AGS Finance team, combining strong ownership of general accounting and month-end close with proven, hands-on experience in finance automation and AI tools. Reporting to the Controller, this role serves as the day-to-day driver of the general ledger, close process, reconciliations, and financial reporting support, while leading the finance team’s push to simplify, automate, and modernize how the work gets done.
When the core accounting work is current, this individual actively looks for ways to streamline workflows, build better systems, and raise the bar on how finance supports the business. This is a senior individual-contributor role, the Senior Accountant owns the intersection of general accounting execution, automation leadership, and finance process improvement, and partners closely with Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and People & Culture.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting & Month-End Close
- Assist in the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and review account reconciliations for cash, AR, AP, prepaid, accrued, and other balance sheet accounts
- Maintain the fixed asset schedule, record depreciation, and track capital projects
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual workpapers to support financial reporting and analysis
- Partner with the Controller on the preparation of financial statements and management reporting
- Support the annual audit and tax preparation, serving as a primary point of contact for auditor and tax preparer requests
Automation, AI & Process Modernization
- Help lead the finance team’s automation and AI roadmap, identifying high-impact opportunities and driving them to completion
- Design, build, and implement automated workflows for AP, close, reconciliations, reporting, and ad-hoc analysis
- Apply AI tools, ERP automation features, and workflow builders to replace manual, repetitive work with reliable, documented processes
- Build and maintain scalable Excel models, templates, dashboards, and reports that grow with the business
- Document standard operating procedures for all automated and manual workflows, keeping them current as processes evolve
- Partner with People & Culture, IT, and vendors on ERP, system, and data enhancements that touch finance
- Coach other finance team members on automation tools, AI applications, and modern finance practices
- Measure and communicate the impact of automation work in hours saved, errors reduced, and cycle time improved
Transactional Oversight
- Provide senior-level oversight of the AP and AR Cycle
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and cash receipt entries
- Support sales and use tax tracking, and other routine compliance activities
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare recurring reports and analyses that help leaders understand spend, margin, cash flow, and operational performance
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by the Controller, CEO, or department leaders
- Help build and maintain the finance team’s reporting layer, including dashboards and KPI reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and department leaders on financial matters that touch their areas
- Serve as a trusted, responsive finance partner to the business
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, vendors, auditors, and external partners
Compliance & Controls
- Follow internal controls and segregation of duties for all finance activities
- Maintain organized, audit-ready records and documentation at all times
- Protect the confidentiality of vendor, employee, and company financial information
- Support policy and procedure development as the finance function grows and matures
Culture & Collaboration
- Share knowledge generously and support the development of teammates across the business
- Promote a culture of open communication, continuous learning, and shared responsibility for quality
- Participate in team building, training, and company-wide initiatives to strengthen engagement and performance
- Model AGS values in day-to-day interactions and decision-making
- Contribute to a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
What Success Looks Like
- Month-end close is timely, accurate, and continuously getting faster and cleaner
- Reconciliations are complete, well-documented, and easy to audit
- Finance has a visible, well-managed automation roadmap, with manual work steadily being replaced by reliable, documented workflows
- Mentors and strengthens the finance team members, they are learning and growing with your coaching and support
- Business leaders describe the finance team as responsive, accurate, and genuinely helpful
- Automation and AI work delivers measurable time savings, with better documentation and stronger controls as a result
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required, including meaningful ownership of month-end close activities
- Proven, hands-on experience designing and implementing finance automation required (not familiarity, but demonstrated outcomes you can speak to in detail)
- Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to real finance workflows required (invoice capture, reconciliation, reporting, analysis, documentation, or similar)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including complex formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and Power Query
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems required; experience with MAGI, SAP, NetSuite, or similar preferred
- Solid understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting principles required
- CPA, CPA candidate, or active progress toward CPA required
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working with vendors, leaders, and auditors
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable with sensitive and confidential information
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and bring others along
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to move throughout office and light manufacturing environments
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or lifting up to 25 lbs
- Visual and mental attention required for data review, reconciliations, and financial systems work
Perks & Benefits
At AGS Company Automotive Solutions, we believe great work starts with taking care of our people professionally, personally, and physically. Our benefits are designed to support your health, growth, and overall well-being while fostering a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Life insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
- AFLAC supplemental insurance options
- Fitness membership benefit to support an active, healthy lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support and resources
Time Away & Family
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
Financial
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for eligible health and dependent care expenses
- Employee referral program — $250 bonus for both the referring employee and the new hire at 90 days of employment, plus an additional $250 each at 180 days (up to $500 total per referral)
Growth & Development
- Ongoing educational and professional development opportunities
- Proud partner of Cornerstone University’s Soar Program, providing access to learning, leadership development, and career growth pathways
Culture First
- A people-centered, values-driven culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and trust
- Supportive leadership that believes in growth, feedback, and doing the right thing
- A workplace where your voice matters and your contributions are recognized
SCHEDULE
- Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm or 7:00am - 4:00pm
SALARY & BONUS
- Base Salary Range: $85,000– $110,000
(Range is based on experience, skills, and role alignment within the organization.)
- Bonus Eligibility:
Eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to 10% of base annual salary, based on individual, team, and company performance.
WHY AGS?
At AGS Company Automotive Solutions, you’re not just stepping into a role, you’re stepping into a team that values people, teamwork, and doing things the right way. With more than 95 years in the automotive industry, AGS offers the stability of a well-established company while continuing to invest in innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Culture matters here. We lead with respect, communicate openly, and support one another across teams. As the Senior Accountant, you own the heartbeat of the general ledger and set the pace for how modern our finance function becomes. When the work is done well, the business feels it in faster close cycles, cleaner numbers, better reporting, and finance tools that actually make life easier for the people who use them.
This role is critical to how AGS runs. Your accuracy, follow-through, and automation leadership directly shape the quality of our financial information and the pace at which the finance team modernizes. You won’t just close the books, you’ll change how they get closed. You’ll be in the business, asking good questions, building better workflows, and bringing modern tools and AI into a function that often runs on old habits.
We also believe growth should be supported, not left to chance. Through ongoing development opportunities, support for continued accounting education and CPA progress, and partnerships with programs like Cornerstone University’s Soar Program, we encourage employees to expand their capabilities and continue developing throughout their careers, because strong finance teams are built on people who keep learning.
At AGS, we live our values (Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead) every day. If you’re looking for a place where culture and accountability go hand in hand, and where a curious, automation-minded accountant can genuinely shape how a finance team works, AGS is a great place to grow your career.
Salary progression is guided by demonstrated capability, impact, and readiness for expanded responsibility. This approach supports fairness, internal equity, transparency, and sustainable growth for both our people and the business.
INTRODUCTION
AGS Company Automotive Solutions is a trusted leader in the automotive aftermarket, proudly serving customers for more than 95 years. With a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, AGS provides a wide range of products including brake, fuel, transmission, and specialty lines that keep vehicles on the road and performing at their best.
Headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, AGS is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing, distribution, and customer service. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture guided by our core values: Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together as a team.
Give: "Share Generously" - We commit to generosity in every action, sharing our time, knowledge, and resources to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
Respect: "Value Every Voice" - We uphold a culture of respect, where every voice is valued and diversity is celebrated, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Act: "Act with Integrity" - We take decisive action, guided by integrity and responsibility, to address challenges proactively and achieve our goals effectively.
Innovate: "Embrace Creativity" - We embrace creativity and innovation, constantly seeking novel solutions and approaches to drive progress and stay ahead of the curve.
Lead: "Inspire by Example" - We lead by example, inspire others through our dedication and passion, and strive to empower each team member to reach their full potential.
By combining strong Midwestern roots with forward-thinking innovation, AGS continues to expand its reach across global markets, driving progress and delivering solutions that customers can trust.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Accountant is a key member of the AGS Finance team, combining strong ownership of general accounting and month-end close with proven, hands-on experience in finance automation and AI tools. Reporting to the Controller, this role serves as the day-to-day driver of the general ledger, close process, reconciliations, and financial reporting support, while leading the finance team’s push to simplify, automate, and modernize how the work gets done.
When the core accounting work is current, this individual actively looks for ways to streamline workflows, build better systems, and raise the bar on how finance supports the business. This is a senior individual-contributor role, the Senior Accountant owns the intersection of general accounting execution, automation leadership, and finance process improvement, and partners closely with Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and People & Culture.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting & Month-End Close
- Assist in the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and review account reconciliations for cash, AR, AP, prepaid, accrued, and other balance sheet accounts
- Maintain the fixed asset schedule, record depreciation, and track capital projects
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual workpapers to support financial reporting and analysis
- Partner with the Controller on the preparation of financial statements and management reporting
- Support the annual audit and tax preparation, serving as a primary point of contact for auditor and tax preparer requests
Automation, AI & Process Modernization
- Help lead the finance team’s automation and AI roadmap, identifying high-impact opportunities and driving them to completion
- Design, build, and implement automated workflows for AP, close, reconciliations, reporting, and ad-hoc analysis
- Apply AI tools, ERP automation features, and workflow builders to replace manual, repetitive work with reliable, documented processes
- Build and maintain scalable Excel models, templates, dashboards, and reports that grow with the business
- Document standard operating procedures for all automated and manual workflows, keeping them current as processes evolve
- Partner with People & Culture, IT, and vendors on ERP, system, and data enhancements that touch finance
- Coach other finance team members on automation tools, AI applications, and modern finance practices
- Measure and communicate the impact of automation work in hours saved, errors reduced, and cycle time improved
Transactional Oversight
- Provide senior-level oversight of the AP and AR Cycle
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and cash receipt entries
- Support sales and use tax tracking, and other routine compliance activities
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare recurring reports and analyses that help leaders understand spend, margin, cash flow, and operational performance
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by the Controller, CEO, or department leaders
- Help build and maintain the finance team’s reporting layer, including dashboards and KPI reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and department leaders on financial matters that touch their areas
- Serve as a trusted, responsive finance partner to the business
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, vendors, auditors, and external partners
Compliance & Controls
- Follow internal controls and segregation of duties for all finance activities
- Maintain organized, audit-ready records and documentation at all times
- Protect the confidentiality of vendor, employee, and company financial information
- Support policy and procedure development as the finance function grows and matures
Culture & Collaboration
- Share knowledge generously and support the development of teammates across the business
- Promote a culture of open communication, continuous learning, and shared responsibility for quality
- Participate in team building, training, and company-wide initiatives to strengthen engagement and performance
- Model AGS values in day-to-day interactions and decision-making
- Contribute to a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
What Success Looks Like
- Month-end close is timely, accurate, and continuously getting faster and cleaner
- Reconciliations are complete, well-documented, and easy to audit
- Finance has a visible, well-managed automation roadmap, with manual work steadily being replaced by reliable, documented workflows
- Mentors and strengthens the finance team members, they are learning and growing with your coaching and support
- Business leaders describe the finance team as responsive, accurate, and genuinely helpful
- Automation and AI work delivers measurable time savings, with better documentation and stronger controls as a result
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required, including meaningful ownership of month-end close activities
- Proven, hands-on experience designing and implementing finance automation required (not familiarity, but demonstrated outcomes you can speak to in detail)
- Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to real finance workflows required (invoice capture, reconciliation, reporting, analysis, documentation, or similar)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including complex formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and Power Query
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems required; experience with MAGI, SAP, NetSuite, or similar preferred
- Solid understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting principles required
- CPA, CPA candidate, or active progress toward CPA required
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working with vendors, leaders, and auditors
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable with sensitive and confidential information
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and bring others along
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to move throughout office and light manufacturing environments
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or lifting up to 25 lbs
- Visual and mental attention required for data review, reconciliations, and financial systems work
Perks & Benefits
At AGS Company Automotive Solutions, we believe great work starts with taking care of our people professionally, personally, and physically. Our benefits are designed to support your health, growth, and overall well-being while fostering a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Life insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
- AFLAC supplemental insurance options
- Fitness membership benefit to support an active, healthy lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support and resources
Time Away & Family
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
Financial
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for eligible health and dependent care expenses
- Employee referral program — $250 bonus for both the referring employee and the new hire at 90 days of employment, plus an additional $250 each at 180 days (up to $500 total per referral)
Growth & Development
- Ongoing educational and professional development opportunities
- Proud partner of Cornerstone University’s Soar Program, providing access to learning, leadership development, and career growth pathways
Culture First
- A people-centered, values-driven culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and trust
- Supportive leadership that believes in growth, feedback, and doing the right thing
- A workplace where your voice matters and your contributions are recognized
SCHEDULE
- Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm or 7:00am - 4:00pm
SALARY & BONUS
- Base Salary Range: $85,000– $110,000
(Range is based on experience, skills, and role alignment within the organization.)
- Bonus Eligibility:
Eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to 10% of base annual salary, based on individual, team, and company performance.
WHY AGS?
At AGS Company Automotive Solutions, you’re not just stepping into a role, you’re stepping into a team that values people, teamwork, and doing things the right way. With more than 95 years in the automotive industry, AGS offers the stability of a well-established company while continuing to invest in innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Culture matters here. We lead with respect, communicate openly, and support one another across teams. As the Senior Accountant, you own the heartbeat of the general ledger and set the pace for how modern our finance function becomes. When the work is done well, the business feels it in faster close cycles, cleaner numbers, better reporting, and finance tools that actually make life easier for the people who use them.
This role is critical to how AGS runs. Your accuracy, follow-through, and automation leadership directly shape the quality of our financial information and the pace at which the finance team modernizes. You won’t just close the books, you’ll change how they get closed. You’ll be in the business, asking good questions, building better workflows, and bringing modern tools and AI into a function that often runs on old habits.
We also believe growth should be supported, not left to chance. Through ongoing development opportunities, support for continued accounting education and CPA progress, and partnerships with programs like Cornerstone University’s Soar Program, we encourage employees to expand their capabilities and continue developing throughout their careers, because strong finance teams are built on people who keep learning.
At AGS, we live our values (Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead) every day. If you’re looking for a place where culture and accountability go hand in hand, and where a curious, automation-minded accountant can genuinely shape how a finance team works, AGS is a great place to grow your career.
Salary progression is guided by demonstrated capability, impact, and readiness for expanded responsibility. This approach supports fairness, internal equity, transparency, and sustainable growth for both our people and the business.
Principal Accountant Job Roles in Michigan
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Search Principal Accountant Jobs in MichiganPrincipal Accountant Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for principal accountants in Michigan?
Michigan's largest visa sponsors for senior accounting roles include Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis in the Detroit metro, along with major health systems such as Henry Ford Health and Beaumont Health. Manufacturing conglomerates based in Grand Rapids, such as Amway and Meijer, also have filing histories for principal-level accounting positions. OFLC public disclosure data shows these employers submit Labor Condition Applications for accounting roles regularly.
Which visa types realistically apply to principal accountant roles in Michigan?
Principal accountant roles qualify as specialty occupations, making the H-1B visa the most common path, granting up to three years initially and extendable to six, subject to an annual cap and selection process. The E-3 visa applies to Australian nationals, and the H-1B1 visa covers Chilean and Singaporean nationals, all requiring a Labor Condition Application. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status as an Accountant under the USMCA list. F-1 students may use OPT to work while pursuing sponsorship.
How to find principal accountant visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find principal accountant visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan, as the platform lists employers with verified sponsorship filing history specific to accounting roles in the state. Filtering by Michigan and principal accountant on Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have actively sponsored similar positions, saving significant research time compared to manually reviewing employer filing records.
Which cities in Michigan have the most principal accountant sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its suburbs, including Dearborn, Auburn Hills, and Troy, account for the highest concentration of principal accountant sponsorship activity in Michigan, driven by the automotive industry and corporate headquarters. Ann Arbor draws accounting talent through the University of Michigan and its affiliated research enterprises. Grand Rapids is a secondary hub with opportunities in manufacturing, retail, and healthcare administration.
Are there state-specific or industry factors that affect principal accountant sponsorship in Michigan?
Michigan's economy is heavily weighted toward automotive manufacturing, meaning principal accountant roles often require familiarity with cost accounting, transfer pricing, and supply chain finance. The concentration of automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the Detroit metro creates a consistent pipeline of sponsored accounting positions. University of Michigan and Michigan State University also supply graduate accounting talent that some employers transition from OPT to H-1B sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored principal accountant jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.