Staff Accountant

Huffmaster; Clawson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Huffmaster is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting across multiple companies. You'll handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, per diem processing, and financial recordkeeping.

The role couples independence with collaboration, working closely with the Accounting Manager and other departments to ensure accuracy and timely processing. The position requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting multiple companies/entities or financial accounts is a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP; familiarity with QuickBooks and UKG Pro is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, review invoices, code expenses, and prepare payments.
• Prepare and issue customer and client invoices per billing schedules.
• Record accounts receivable payments and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Administer employee per diem payments and verify supporting docs.
• Enter and maintain financial transactions in NetSuite and other systems.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts; research discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and schedules.
• Support accounting across multiple companies, entities, and accounts.
• Communicate with vendors and clients to resolve billing and documentation questions.
• Coordinate with Payroll, HR, Operations on accounting matters.
• Gather reports, invoices and docs for audit requests.
• Maintain organized accounting files and records; ensure retention compliance.
• Identify unusual transactions and escalate to Accounting Manager.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

NetSuite

Excel

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

UKG Pro

Job description

The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting activities across multiple companies and accounts. This position assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, account reconciliations, per diem processing, financial recordkeeping, and other general accounting functions.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position works closely with the Accounting Manager and other departments to help ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and on time.

Compensation

• $25-$30 per hour, based on experience, with additional opportunities to earn quarterly bonuses and performance incentives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Processing accounts payable transactions, including reviewing invoices, coding expenses, and preparing payments for approval.
• Preparing and issuing customer and client invoices according to established billing schedules.
• Recording accounts receivable payments and following up on outstanding balances.
• Administering employee per diem payments and verifying required supporting documentation.
• Entering and maintaining financial transactions in NetSuite and other applicable accounting systems.
• Reconciling bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts and researching discrepancies as needed.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Supporting accounting functions across multiple companies, entities, departments, and financial accounts.
• Communicating with vendors and clients to resolve routine billing, payment, and documentation questions.
• Coordinating with Payroll, Human Resources, Operations, and other departments on accounting-related matters.
• Gathering reports, invoices, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audit requests.
• Maintaining organized accounting files and records in accordance with company procedures and applicable record-retention requirements.
• Identifying unusual transactions or unresolved discrepancies and escalating concerns to the Accounting Manager for review.
• Performing general accounting and financial support duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• One to three years of accounting or related financial experience is preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting multiple companies, entities, or financial accounts is a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP/accounting system preferred; familiarity with QuickBooks and UKG Pro is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, work with minimal supervision, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and travel for client deployments as needed.
• Ability to work onsite as required for training, orientation, or designated in-office days.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Employee Acknowledgment

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.