Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist to join our team in Chesterfield, MI. The role focuses on preparing financial statements, analyzing accounts, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company procedures in a fully onsite environment.

You'll record and reconcile accounts, develop reports for leadership, and support tax preparation while maintaining internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or equivalent degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures per GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Record asset, liability, and capital entries by analyzing account information.
• Document transactions and assign entries to correct accounts.
• Support and prepare financial statements promptly.
• Develop reports to assist the board in decision‑making.
• Analyze operations, trends, costs, revenue and obligations to forecast finances.
• Monitor and analyze budget balances.
• Reconcile discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account data.
• Develop and review reconciliations for A/R, A/P, and taxes.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure financial security.
• Prepare payments by verifying documents and requesting disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with laws; advise on actions.
• Prepare special financial reports by summarizing account information and trends.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

GAAP knowledge

0-3 years experience

Education

Bachelor and/or equivalent degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Description

Our customer is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist to join the team and contribute significantly to overall financial operations. The Accountant will be responsible for preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing company accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Record asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Document financial transactions and assign entries to the appropriate accounts.
• Support and prepare Financial Statements promptly.
• Develop reports that assist the board in decision-making.
• Serve internal and external customers effectively.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenue, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or provide advice.
• Monitor and analyze Budget Balance.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Develop and review financial reconciliations for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Taxes.
• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns while ensuring compliance with payments and other tax regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor and/or equivalent degree in Accounting or Finance or related field or combination of schooling and on-the-job experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures per GAAP.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chesterfield, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $70000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesterfield,MI.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation Request

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.