We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Lansing, Michigan. This long-term contract position is ideal for an individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to handle complex accounting tasks independently. The role involves managing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and processes. Responsibilities: • Reconcile general ledger accounts and funds daily, identifying and correcting variances through journal entries. • Prepare monthly reconciliations of asset and liability accounts to maintain accuracy. • Manage and reconcile fixed asset schedules, including depreciation calculations. • Develop cash forecasting models and recommend actions based on account fluctuations or maturities. • Prepare and submit annual unclaimed property reports and reconciliations. • Compile audit work papers and statistical data for annual audits of the College and Foundation. • Process and reconcile 1099 reporting while maintaining accurate vendor and customer databases. • Approve purchase requisitions, ensuring proper coding and fixed asset documentation. • Update and create processes to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. • Maintain lease and subscription databases for audit purposes.

• Proficiency in accounts payable (AP) and bank reconciliations. • Strong knowledge of general ledger and journal entries. • Experience with month-end close processes. • Familiarity with fixed asset depreciation and related schedules. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. • Working knowledge of Banner or similar accounting systems. • Ability to analyze complex data and solve system-related issues. • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

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Lansing, MI
onsite
Temporary
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Lansing, Michigan. This long-term contract position is ideal for an individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to handle complex accounting tasks independently. The role involves managing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and processes. Responsibilities: • Reconcile general ledger accounts and funds daily, identifying and correcting variances through journal entries. • Prepare monthly reconciliations of asset and liability accounts to maintain accuracy. • Manage and reconcile fixed asset schedules, including depreciation calculations. • Develop cash forecasting models and recommend actions based on account fluctuations or maturities. • Prepare and submit annual unclaimed property reports and reconciliations. • Compile audit work papers and statistical data for annual audits of the College and Foundation. • Process and reconcile 1099 reporting while maintaining accurate vendor and customer databases. • Approve purchase requisitions, ensuring proper coding and fixed asset documentation. • Update and create processes to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. • Maintain lease and subscription databases for audit purposes.
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