Accounting Clerk

Giffels Webster; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Professional Development and TuitionRe

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Giffels Webster's Detroit headquarters seeks an Accounting Clerk to support financial management, including billing, invoicing, and data analysis. You'll work with Project Managers, Partners and clients to maintain accurate accounting records, learning Ajera on the job.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail and timely completion of tasks, with potential for hybrid work up to two days remote weekly and three days in the office to foster collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical degree in a related area.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably for a professional services firm.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, post and verify financial data.
• Prepare invoices, vouchers, checks and other records.
• Process billing and invoicing based on directions from Billing Managers.
• Filing of accounting paperwork such as account payable checks, payable check requests and backup, and project initiation forms.
• Year-end support for Accountants in preparation for the next fiscal year.
• Compute and record charges, refunds, freight charges and other similar items.
• Update financial data as required to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Assist the accounting team with accounting projects as needed.
• Participate in internal discussions about accounting and financial considerations to help improve company operations.

Skills

Billing & Invoicing

Financial Analysis

Ajera

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or technical degree

Tools

Deltek Ajera

Paylocity

Job description

Description

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Clerk to join our Detroit Headquarters. As an Accounting Clerk, you will assist in the overall financial management of the company. Your responsibilities will vary from billing and invoicing to analyzing financial data and maintaining a comprehensive financial filing system. You will also start working on various individual elements of the accounting process, building your competency in Ajera, while learning about the industry.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work in a team environment, coordinating work with coworkers, Project Managers, Partners and the accounting departments of our clients and vendors. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical knowledge, attention to details, ability to multi-task, time management skills, problem solving and analytic skills.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Calculate, post and verify financial data.
• Prepare invoices, vouchers, checks and other records.
• Process billing and invoicing based on directions from Billing Managers.
• Filing of various accounting paperwork such as account payable checks, payable check requests and backup, and project initiation forms.
• Year-end support for Accountants in preparation for the next fiscal year.
• Compute and record charges, refunds, freight charges and other similar items.
• Update financial data as required to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Assist the accounting team with accounting projects as needed.
• Participate in internal discussions about accounting and financial considerations to help improve company operations.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program

In-person collaboration and mentoring are paramount to the success of this position. With experience and the approval of your supervisor, you could earn the ability to work a hybrid schedule, up to two days per week remotely and three days in the office.

About us:

Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024 and 2025.

Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better. We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and qualified team, we want to hear from you!

Giffels Webster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age disability, veteran or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• High school degree or a technical degree in a related area.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably for a professional services firm.
• Organized and have good time management skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Deltek Ajera and Paylocity
• Experience working within the AEC industry