Growth-Focused Accounting Specialist: Full-Cycle, Onsite

Five Star Recruiting and Staffing; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Recruiting and Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist for an onsite role in the St. Joe, MI area. The position covers AP, AR, billing, cash application, and month-end activities, offering growth beyond a traditional AP/AR role.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across departments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, AP, AR, or related experience.
• Hands-on transactional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of AP and AR processes.
• Experience with invoicing, cash application, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process AP transactions, vendor payments, and company pay runs.
• Manage customer billing, collections, and cash application.
• Process credit card payments and bank receipts.
• Prepare recurring customer and intercompany billings.
• Assist with freight billing and reconciliation.
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Maintain customer and tax-exemption records.
• Assist with month-end close and inventory/invoicing support.
• Cross-train in additional accounting functions.
• Identify process issues and assist with accounting improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Five Star Recruiting and Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist for an onsite role in the St. Joe, MI area. The position covers AP, AR, billing, cash application, and month-end activities, offering growth beyond a traditional AP/AR role.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across departments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.