Staff Accountant

Paycom; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Plymouth, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and close processes. Reporting to the Controller, this entry-level role offers training and guidance for a recent graduate or early-career candidate.

Responsibilities include AP/AR tasks, reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close across multiple entities, with emphasis on accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles including debits, credits, and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn accounting software.
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable activities: invoice entry, coding, approvals, vendor records, and payment support.
• Support accounts receivable activities: customer invoicing, cash application, account follow-up, and aging review.
• Record routine transactions and maintain organized, accurate accounting records for multiple entities.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, intercompany, and general ledger accounts under supervision.
• Assist the Controller with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, schedules, accrual support, and account analysis.
• Review financial data for completeness and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain digital files and supporting documentation for audits and reporting.
• Support financial reporting, data entry, and other accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting basics

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Plymouth, MI 48170, Position Title: Staff Accountant Department: Finance

Classification: Exempt Approved By: Human Resources

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports To: Controller

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting close activities across multiple entities. Reporting to the Controller, this role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career candidate with little to no professional accounting experience. Training and guidance will be provided.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, vendor records, and payment support.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, cash application, account follow-up, and aging review.
• Record routine transactions and maintain organized, accurate accounting records for multiple entities.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, intercompany, and general ledger accounts under supervision.
• Assist the Controller with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, schedules, accrual support, and account analysis.
• Review financial data for completeness and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain digital files and supporting documentation for audits and reporting.
• Support financial reporting, data entry, and other accounting projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITY

None

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Relevant coursework, internships, volunteer work, or part-time experience is welcome.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits, credits, and financial statements.
• Comfort using Microsoft applications, and willingness to learn accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to ask questions, accept feedback, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
• Coursework or exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, tax, audit, or month-end close preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting, ERP, and AI driven systems preferred.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required.

EXPERIENCE

• 0-2 years work related experience

BACKGROUND PREREQUISITES

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification and reference checks.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Overtime required.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. Individuals assigned to perform tasks defined in this job description that are controlled by the ISO program have the authority, consent, and responsibility to carry out those tasks as defined in the program.