Accounting Specialist

Talentify; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks an Accounting Specialist in New Baltimore, MI to support financial operations, prepare statements, analyze accounts, and ensure GAAP compliance. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 0–3 years of experience, with strong MS Office skills.

You will document transactions, develop reports, reconcile accounts, and assist with taxes, audits, and internal controls in a fully onsite, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Record asset, liability, and capital entries by analyzing account information.
• Document financial transactions and assign entries to accounts.
• Support and prepare financial statements promptly.
• Develop reports to aid board decision-making.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenue, and obligations.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing data.
• Develop and review reconciliations for AR, AP, and Taxes.
• Maintain internal controls to secure financial data.
• Prepare payments and verify documentation for disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and advise management.
• Prepare special financial reports and summarize trends.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns.

Skills

Accounting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About this job

Accounting Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist to join our team and contribute significantly to our 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.
• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to speak Korean is a plus but not required.

This position is based in an office setting, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Baltimore, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $60000.00/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.

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Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Baltimore,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.

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.

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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Michigan was 23.55 USD per hour (48,980 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 20.55–28.14 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025