<p>Summary of Position</p><p>The Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing support to the accounting department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. This includes processing transactions, maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audits and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Primary Responsibilities</p><p>• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and timely.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial reports and budgets.</p><p>• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and process invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.</p><p>• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding billing and payments.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits.</p><p>• Perform data entry and maintain accounting databases.</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.</p><p>• Other general requests as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><p>• Must be eligible to work in the United States.</p><p>• Associate degree in accounting or related field.</p><p>• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.</p><p>• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).</p><p>• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Acumatica, SAP, or similar).</p><p>• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.</p><p>• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.</p><p>• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and networking skills.</p><p>• Continuous Learning - assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses and pursues self-development.</p><p>• Teamwork - fosters teamwork and is supportive of other team members and achieving team goals.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our clients team in metro Detroit. In this role, you will be responsible for managing key accounting operations, ensuring precise financial reporting, and contributing to the success of our organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and a background in construction accounting to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare billing statements and manage sworn statements, including the processing of lien waivers.</p><p>• Monitor and track accounts receivable, working closely with project managers to ensure timely collections.</p><p>• Conduct job costing analysis and prepare Work in Progress (WIP) reports to support financial accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations and provide assistance with payroll processes as needed.</p><p>• File quarterly payroll reports and complete monthly bank reconciliations to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Assist the Controller with special projects, offering strategic support and insights.</p><p>• Play a key role in transitioning to new accounting systems, ensuring seamless implementation and functionality.</p>
Robert Half has an exciting opportunity. Become an integral part of a rapidly growing team at a company in Brighton, MI as an Accounts Payable Specialist. This position is also responsible for transactional tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of certain company payables. This is an exciting long term opportunity that is hybrid. Pays up to $26/hr. <br><br>Essential Responsibilities and Duties for the Accounts Payable Specialist: <br>• Completes invoicing process: sets up invoices for payment in accounting system, reviews for accuracy, obtains approval, sorts and matches with manual check requests<br>• Processes payables: Codes and enters into accounting system, communicates with vendors regarding status of payables and open issues. Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date<br>• Completes account reconciliations.<br>• Manages payments to vendors with multiple payors.<br>• Builds vendor relationships: completes setups, file maintenance and reconciliation, corresponds with and responds to inquiries, resolves discrepancies<br>• Check processing: processes, prints and assembles checks and check runs, processes manual requests with data entry, obtains proper signatures<br>• Mailing checks and filing documents as needed<br>• Maintains 1099 process<br>• Researches requirements and retains appropriate vendor insurance<br>• Prepare analysis of accounts and assists in month-end closing, produces monthly or other reports as needed<br>• Work toward continual improvement of the overall organization<br>• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary<br><br>Must meet the folliowing criteria to be considered for the Accounts Payable Specialist:<br>• 4+ years of payables experience.<br>• Yardi experience a plus.<br>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<br>• Organized with attention to detail. <br>• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. <br>• Strong independent judgement and decision-making skills.<br>• Exceptional analytical skills.<br>• Strong work ethic<br>• Unending curiosity and accountability<br>• Ability to work independently and with a high level of autonomy and discipline. <br>• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
<p><strong>Confidential Search – Accounting Supervisor</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Farmington Hills, MI ( 5 days in-office)</p><p>Our client, a small but rapidly growing <strong>manufacturing consulting firm</strong>, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented <strong>Accounting Supervisor</strong> to join their expanding finance and operations team. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership and project managers across global offices while helping to shape the financial infrastructure of a dynamic organization. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.</p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Accounting Supervisor will oversee the daily accounting operations and support strategic financial initiatives. This includes managing an administrative clerk, overseeing project accounting, billing, and receivables, and developing improved financial processes and reporting tools. The ideal candidate is both hands-on and forward-thinking—comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and motivated by building scalable systems to support continued international growth.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor an administrative clerk, fostering accuracy, efficiency, and professional development.</li><li>Manage <strong>project accounting and financial tracking</strong>, ensuring accurate reporting of chargeable hours, project budgets, and profitability.</li><li>Oversee <strong>client invoicing, billing, and collections</strong>, working closely with project managers and managing directors to ensure timely and accurate billings.</li><li>Oversee vendor payment processes, including review, approval, and accurate entry of bank transactions.</li><li>Manage the expense reporting process for consultants and management team members, ensuring compliance and timely reimbursement.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions, including project profitability analyses, cost modeling, and prospective employee compensation structures.</li><li>Reconcile corporate credit card transactions to ensure accurate allocation and billing of client-related expenses.Develop and implement a <strong>billing automation tool</strong> to streamline workflows and enhance reporting capabilities.</li><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly <strong>financial statements and project profitability reports and presentations</strong>, highlighting key performance metrics and variances.</li><li>Coordinate with leadership on project updates, forecasting, and resource allocation.</li><li>Assist with <strong>budget preparation, cash flow management, and internal controls</strong>.</li><li>Support the implementation of best practices for accounting processes as the company continues its international expansion.</li><li>Participate in system and process improvement initiatives to support scalability and efficiency.</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply today.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to manage key accounting functions in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will excel in handling accounts payable tasks with precision and efficiency while contributing to the overall financial operations of our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices by reviewing, coding, and ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Manage timely and accurate payments to vendors through checks, ACH, or wire transfers.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable records and resolve discrepancies with vendors and team members.<br>• Maintain the AP ledger and participate in month-end closing activities.<br>• Handle expense reports by verifying approvals and supporting documentation prior to processing.<br>• Respond to inquiries related to accounts payable and provide assistance to internal departments.<br>• Keep accurate and organized records that align with document retention policies.<br>• Support ad-hoc financial projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
We are looking for a dedicated Collections Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Wixom, Michigan. In this role, you will focus on recovering outstanding debts and ensuring accurate tracking of payments. This is a fully on-site position for an initial duration of six weeks, with the possibility of extension.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct collection calls to recover outstanding debts and maintain consistent follow-up with clients.<br>• Monitor and track debt using Excel to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to process cash applications and resolve payment discrepancies.<br>• Maintain detailed documentation of collection activities and ensure compliance with company policies.<br>• Communicate effectively with customers to negotiate payment plans and resolve disputes.<br>• Analyze aging reports to prioritize collection efforts and meet recovery targets.<br>• Provide regular updates to management on collection progress and challenges.<br>• Utilize relevant software tools to streamline collection processes and improve efficiency.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in New Hudson, Michigan. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing the accounts receivable processes for our B2B operations. This role also involves supporting general accounting activities, including journal entries and month-end close tasks, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Generate and distribute accurate invoices for B2B customer orders on time.<br>• Monitor the aging of accounts receivable and proactively follow up on overdue balances to ensure timely collections.<br>• Set up and maintain customer accounts in the accounting system, ensuring all details are accurate and up-to-date.<br>• Address customer inquiries related to billing, payment status, and account discrepancies promptly and professionally.<br>• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and assist in resolving any inconsistencies or errors.<br>• Contribute to month-end close processes by preparing adjusting journal entries and reviewing financial data.<br>• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and participate in accounting projects to support business objectives.<br>• Work closely with internal departments, including Sales, Operations, and Customer Service, to maintain accurate financial records and streamline processes.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in Northville, Michigan. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will manage all aspects of accounts receivable for assigned customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and resolution of outstanding issues. This role requires strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and customer accounts payable departments to maintain smooth financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process daily cash remittances and ensure customer payments are posted accurately and promptly.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and customer accounts payable departments to resolve accounts receivable discrepancies with minimal supervision.<br>• Maintain and update the accounts receivable aging and collection reports, including detailed collection notes.<br>• Perform monthly close tasks within established deadlines to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Handle foreign currency transactions and utilize supplier portals for account updates and reconciliation.<br>• Facilitate monthly meetings between the accounting and sales teams to discuss and address any outstanding issues.<br>• Assist in training new employees and provide backup support to team members as needed.<br>• Perform routine tasks to support the accounts receivable department and assist accounting management with special projects as required.
