Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a well-known organization in Rockford, MI on a contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities with accuracy and consistency while supporting a fast-paced operational environment. The role will contribute to close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and ongoing accounting support to help maintain reliable financial records and informed business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Support monthly and annual close activities by preparing schedules, organizing supporting documentation, and helping ensure deadlines are met.

• Create and record journal entries with a high degree of accuracy while maintaining proper backup for each transaction.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Generate financial reports, review results for accuracy, and highlight notable findings or irregularities for follow-up.

• Maintain organized accounting records and help uphold established financial controls, policies, and standard procedures.

• Perform balance sheet, bank, cash, and daily reconciliations to keep accounts current and aligned with source data.

• Assist with special accounting assignments and contribute ideas that improve efficiency, reporting, or workflow consistency.

• Work within ERP and spreadsheet-based tools, including SyteLine and Microsoft Excel, to complete recurring accounting tasks and analysis.

• Prior experience in staff accounting, general accounting, or a closely related finance position.

• Working knowledge of month-end close processes, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation practices.

• Ability to prepare journal entries and analyze account activity with strong attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas for analysis, tracking, and reconciliation work.

• Experience performing balance sheet, bank, cash, or daily reconciliations in a business setting.

• Familiarity with ERP systems is highly preferred.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage responsibilities independently.