Junior Accountant #26980

Blue Chip Talent; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Chip Talent is seeking a Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The role requires 1–2 years of accounting experience, proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel, and ERP systems, and familiarity with GAAP and month-end close processes. This position offers a path for growth in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience including AP/AR.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or comparable accounting software.
• Basic understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data management.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Sage Intacct.
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of ACH payments, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Exposure to HR administration, onboarding, or timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, payments, expense reports, and credit card transactions.
• Manage customer invoicing, cash applications, and AR aging reports.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records and generate reports using QuickBooks Online and ERP systems.
• Assist with HR documentation, onboarding records, and timekeeping as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

SAP

Sage Intacct

Job description

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a professional services organization, is seeking a skilled Junior Accountant. This role supports daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Job Duties

• Process vendor invoices, payments, expense reports, and credit card transactions
• Manage customer invoicing, cash applications, and AR aging reports
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Maintain financial records and generate reports using QuickBooks Online and ERP systems
• Assist with HR documentation, onboarding records, and timekeeping as needed

Skills & Experience

Required

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years of accounting experience, including AP and/or AR
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or comparable accounting software
• Basic understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data management
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Sage Intacct
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Knowledge of ACH payments, invoicing, and financial reporting
• Exposure to HR administration, onboarding, or timekeeping

About Blue Chip Talent

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.

We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.