Accounting Clerk

Accounting Now; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Now in Lansing, MI is seeking an Accounting Specialist for an onsite role. You will support daily bank operations, GL and fund transfers, and assist with month-end and year-end tasks.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of related accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and solid proficiency with Microsoft Office. This position offers hands-on work with internal teams and opportunities to improve processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic accounting concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support daily bank, general ledger, and fund transfer activities.
• Process reimbursement and remittance requests.
• Track wire transfers, ACH transactions, and electronic payments.
• Monitor daily cash positions and funding activity.
• Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and stale items.
• Prepare and reconcile month-end reports.
• Assist with year-end reporting, audits, and special projects.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve accounting differences.
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Are you an accounting professional with strong attention to detail and experience managing financial transactions, reconciliations, and cash activity? We’re hiring an Accounting Specialist for an onsite opportunity in Lansing, MI.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily bank, general ledger, and fund transfer activities
• Process reimbursement and remittance requests
• Track wire transfers, ACH transactions, and electronic payments
• Monitor daily cash positions and funding activity
• Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts
• Research and resolve discrepancies and stale items
• Prepare and reconcile month-end reports
• Assist with year-end reporting, audits, and special projects
• Partner with internal teams to resolve accounting differences
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of related accounting experience
• Basic accounting knowledge and strong mathematical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Accounting software experience preferred
• Banking or mortgage industry experience is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment