Onsite Accounting Specialist — GAAP & Financial Statements

Aston Carter; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist to join our team in Chesterfield, MI. The role focuses on preparing financial statements, analyzing accounts, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company procedures in a fully onsite environment.

You'll record and reconcile accounts, develop reports for leadership, and support tax preparation while maintaining internal controls.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Record asset, liability, and capital entries by analyzing account information.
• Document transactions and assign entries to correct accounts.
• Support and prepare financial statements promptly.
• Develop reports to assist the board in decision‑making.
• Analyze operations, trends, costs, revenue and obligations to forecast finances.
• Monitor and analyze budget balances.
• Reconcile discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account data.
• Develop and review reconciliations for A/R, A/P, and taxes.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure financial security.
• Prepare payments by verifying documents and requesting disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with laws; advise on actions.
• Prepare special financial reports by summarizing account information and trends.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

GAAP knowledge

0-3 years experience

Education

Bachelor and/or equivalent degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist to join our team in Chesterfield, MI. The role focuses on preparing financial statements, analyzing accounts, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company procedures in a fully onsite environment.

You'll record and reconcile accounts, develop reports for leadership, and support tax preparation while maintaining internal controls.