The Staff Accountant will assist in maintaining accurate financial records for the organization, including tracking assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and inventory-related activity. This role supports monthly close activities and collaborates closely with Accounting, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Maintains and updates the general ledger by preparing and posting journal entries.
Assists with month-end close, including preparing balance sheet and income statement support schedules.
Reconciles bank accounts, credit cards, and selected balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
Reviews, codes, and processes invoices to ensure expenses are recorded accurately and timely.
Supports accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including research and resolution of discrepancies.
Assists in reconciling revenue, cost of goods sold, and inventory-related accounts.
Collaborates with warehouse and operations teams to verify inventory adjustments, credits, and returns.
Prepares and maintains financial reports as requested by the Controller.
Assists with audit preparation by gathering documentation and supporting schedules.
Maintains organized accounting files and documentation in accordance with company practices.
Communicates accounting-related changes or issues to appropriate internal teams.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Working knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and accounting software.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience using AFS accounting software or a comparable ERP/accounting system required.
Ability to analyze discrepancies and follow through to resolution.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
1-2 years of related accounting experience required.
Distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-based accounting experience a plus.
Prior experience in public accounting (audit or tax) a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Employment with Kaps is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, a drug screening. By applying for this position, applicants acknowledge and consent to these screenings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Detroit
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Asset Managementunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Billingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)unmatched
Credit Cardsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Expense Trackingunmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Income Statementsunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Salesunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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