Accounts Receivable

The Diez Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diez Group in Dearborn, MI is seeking an experienced Accountant to support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and GL tasks; you will document workflows and ensure audit-ready output.

You will reconcile payments, review aging, assist with month-end close, and collaborate with multiple departments while maintaining confidentiality and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with AR, AP and GL reconciliation.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; automotive/manufacturing experience a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with MIS software.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payments to accounts and review agings.
• Process month-end close procedures and maintain records.
• Cross-train across billing, collections, AR, and AP.
• Prepare reporting and vendor/customer portal data.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Organized

Confidentiality

Data entry

Adaptability

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

MIS software

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Responsible to support the accounting department in a variety of ways to include account receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger knowledge. Able to document and organize work so final output could be duplicated / verified in an audit Must be flexible and willing to help as needed, including cross training throughout the department.

Essential Functions

• · AR
• o Reconcile payments to accounts
• o Review agings and collect past due amounts
• o Month-end closing procedures
• o Ability to pull detail of customer portal and reconcile accounts
• o Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
• o Ability to learn and cross train into different areas (billing, collections, AR, AP)
• o Able to take concepts, work with appropriate team members to solve issues
• o Month end closing procedures and reconciliations
• · Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents

Other Duties May Include

• · Reporting to Customers on minority, sales and spend information as required
• · Processing of vehicle registration for annuals license tags and trucking permits, along with tracking information for trucks and forklifts
• · Vehicle fleet management reporting
• · Process credit checks and applications for new vendors
• · Sales tax reporting
• · Other duties / ad hoc projects as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• · Strong and clear communication skills (spoken and written) when dealing with internal and external individuals
• · Strong accounting knowledge in employment AR, AP and general ledger management
• · Strong collaborative skills, able to work with various departments and a diversity of employees
• · Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines
• · Ability to settle discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstruction probable actions to successful close the matter
• · Strong attention to detail and follow through skills
• · Exercise sound judgement and decision making skills and know when to elevate issues
• · Approachable and professional, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
• · Solid problem solving skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time
• · Well organized
• · Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls
• · Strong and accurate data entry skills
• · Flexibility to adjust to the needs of the business
• · Dependability
• · Adherence to the attendance policy

Required Education and Experience

• · High school diploma and equivalent training and experience
• · Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• · 5+ years with a demonstrated understanding of AR, AP and GL reconciliation required
• · Professional with 5+ years’ experience, preferably in automotive/manufacturing
• · Strong math skills
• · Skilled in creating and maintaining spreadsheets
• · Experience with claims would be a benefit (Customer claims process)
• · Software experience: Strong Microsoft programs (Excel and Word), Utilize MIS software, experience with customer portals to access information