Accounting Associate

SMS Group of Companies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Associate at MCLJASCO Companies provides essential general accounting support for the finance team, handling invoices, journal entries, and records reconciliation. You will assist staff accountants, prepare reports, and ensure accuracy across accounts payable and receivable processes.

StrongExcel and QuickBooks skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently are required as you help maintain financial integrity and support the company’s financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; or 3-5 years of related work and college experience.
• Superior knowledge of modern accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledgeable in QuickBooks Software and/or other accounting software.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task while prioritizing work.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing activities

Responsibilities

• Processes Accounts Payable invoices and payments to vendors.
• Support the reconciling of General Ledger Accounts.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and reconcile vendor statements.
• Supports the maintenance of the accounting databases by entering data into the computer.
• Verifies financial reports by running performance analysis software program.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Maintains accounting records by making copies and filing documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or 3-5 years experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Associate performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting department for MCLJASCO Companies. Tasks include (but not limited to) verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records, updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers, journal entries, accounts receivable billings, and other records including detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, and accounts payable). Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs (currently B1), compile data and prepare a variety of reports, reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers, recommends actions to resolve discrepancies and investigates questionable data. The Accounting Associate supports accounting operations by filing documents, reconciling statements and assisting the Staff Accountant as needed with other accounting tasks as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes Accounts Payable invoices and payments to vendors.
• Support the reconciling of General Ledger Accounts.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and reconcile vendor statements.
• Supports the maintenance of the accounting databases by entering data into the computer.
• Verifies financial reports by running performance analysis software program.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Maintains accounting records by making copies and filing documents.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and be self-directed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; or 3-5 years of related work and college experience.
• Superior knowledge of modern accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledgeable in QuickBooks Software and/or other accounting software.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task while prioritizing work.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing activities