Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Southfield, MI
  • $32–$36 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Troy, MI | Fully On-Site | Contract-to-Hire | $32.00 - $36.00 per Hour

LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a client in Troy, Michigan that is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. This is a fully on-site, contract-to-hire opportunity offering competitive compensation and the potential for long-term career growth with a stable and collaborative organization.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounting functions while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies

  • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions

  • Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management review

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting records

  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

  • Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as needed

  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support business operations and financial reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • 2+ years of accounting experience preferred

  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting

  • Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close activities

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Experience with ERP or accounting software systems

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or corporate accounting environment

  • Knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices

  • Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation

Compensation & Benefits

  • Contract-to-Hire opportunity

  • Fully on-site position in Troy, MI

  • Compensation: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour, based on experience

  • Opportunity for long-term growth and advancement

  • Comprehensive benefits available during the contract period and upon permanent hire

If you are a motivated accounting professional looking to expand your experience and grow within a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply today.

Pay Details: $32.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Tracey Callahan

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSouthfield, MI
Salary$32–$36 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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