Accounting Specialist

Plante Moran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 28,020 - 39,261; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Plante Moran in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking an accounting professional responsible for maintaining client financial records and performing bookkeeping functions. The ideal candidate will prepare financial reports, verify contracts, and ensure compliance with GAAP.

The position requires proficiency with MS Office and accounting software, alongside a relevant associate's degree. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and a flexible time off policy.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and resolve financial and payroll issues.
• Understanding and application of GAAP theories and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain records of client financial transactions.
• Perform daily accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Compile financial reports for client management.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Analytical thinking

Client-service orientation

Creative problem-solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Yardi accounting software

QuickBooks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain records of client financial transactions using Intacct, Yardi and Quick Books.
• Perform daily accounting and bookkeeping activities including A/R and A/P cycles with additional duties over time.
• Compile financial reports for client management, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and other items pertinent to the operation of business.
• Assist with payroll entry.
• Verify contracts, purchase orders, and vouchers, and prepare reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Reconcile and balance accounts.
• Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• May devise, implement, and manipulate manual or computer-based systems for general accounting.
• May review data regarding material assets, net worth, liabilities, surplus, income, and expenditures, and analyze petty cash, accounts receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and cancelled checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Yardi accounting software experience preferred.
• Analytical thinking to respond to complex inquiries.
• Understanding and application of GAAP theories and procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve financial and payroll issues.
• Assist in managing day‑to‑day activities of the engagement and effectively meet client needs and expectations.
• Enjoy complex and challenging project work and willingness to work on a variety of strategic, financial, and operational projects.
• Highly motivated and take ownership of personal and professional growth and development.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact with clients and other professionals to deliver quality professional services.
• Client‑service orientation combined with creative problem‑solving, strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a team while functioning independently.

Benefits

Eligibility and contribution requirements for benefits vary based on hours worked per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; flexible time off and holidays; 401(k) plan; flexible benefits plans; business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement; pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff; discretionary bonus for eligible staff; contingent staff may elect health insurance and limited paid sick time.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $20.34-$28.50 per hour.

Position Status

This is a non‑exempt position; overtime may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.