Accountant

NCMS – National Center for Manufacturing Sciences; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NCMS – National Center for Manufacturing Sciences in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking an Accountant to audit and process invoices for the accounts payable department. The role supports monthly reconciliations and cross-functional collaboration with project teams, requiring attention to detail and familiarity with accounting software.

The position is hybrid, with in-office days Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote on Tuesday and Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1-3 years working in the field are required.
• Experience with accounts payable is required or preferred.
• Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule; in-office days and remote days are specified.

Responsibilities

• Auditing invoices for accuracy.
• Work with financial staff on other projects as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to resolve invoice questions.
• Perform monthly financial reconciliations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounts payable experience

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

This is a hybrid role and requires 3 days in the office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office & Tuesday and Friday remote.

Supervisory Duties:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities or direct people management responsibilities.

Who We Are:

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is a cross-industry technology development consortium, dedicated to improving the competitiveness and strength of the U.S. industrial base. As a member-based organization, it leverages its network of industry, government, and academic partners to develop, demonstrate, and transition innovative technologies efficiently, with less risk and lower cost.

NCMS enables world-class member companies to work effectively with other members on new opportunities – bringing together highly capable companies with providers and end-users who need their innovations and technology solutions. NCMS members benefit from an accelerated progression of idea creation through execution.

Job Purpose:

The Accountant is responsible for auditing and processing invoices that are sent to our accounts payable department.

Primary Responsibilities

• Auditing invoices for accuracy.
• Work with other financial staff team members on other projects as needed.
• Work with project managers and projects teams to resolve any invoice questions.
• Perform monthly financial reconciliations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain government security clearance.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt.
• Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule; Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office & Tuesday and Friday remote.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1-3 years working in the field.
• Experience with accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills and familiarity with accounting software would be preferred.
• Experience with Uniform Grant Guidance CFR Part 200 is helpful but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include checks for criminal history, driving records, financial history, and education verification, as permitted by law.