Staff Accountant

The Planet Group; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an accountant to verify, allocate, post, and reconcile a variety of financial transactions in a fast-paced environment. You will reconcile discrepancies by analyzing data and ensuring accuracy across systems.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with QuickBooks Online or Enterprise, as well as intermediate MS Office skills. Strong communication and teamwork will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2-5 years experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP required.
• Experience with QuickBooks - Online or Enterprise.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel pivot tables, v-lookups, Word, Outlook).
• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail.
• Superior written and oral communications.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile various transactions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing financial data.
• Review and process Quick Invoices to receiving paperwork in PeopleSoft.
• Follow up/meet to clarify billing and invoice questions.
• Monthly reconciliations of all Transportation Invoices.
• Build and maintain records of receipts.
• Documenting and maintaining packages for financial projects.
• Maintain monthly close timetable to assist in meeting reporting deadlines.
• Work independently and as part of a team while managing shifting priorities.
• Participate and/or manage projects as assigned to meet deadlines.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online/Enterprise

Excel (Pivot tables, v-lookups)

MS Office

Job description

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile various transactions
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing financial data
• Review and process PeopleSoft Quick Invoices to receiving paperwork
• Follow up/meet to clarify billing and invoice questions
• Monthly reconciliations of all Transportation Invoices
• Build and maintain records of receipts
• Documenting and maintaining packages for financial projects
• Maintain monthly close timetable to assist in meeting reporting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing shifting priorities.
• Participate and/or manage projects as assigned to meet deadlines.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 2-5 years experience
• Strong Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required
• Experience with QuickBooks - Online or Enterprise
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel-Pivot tables, v-lookups, Word, Outlook) and internet savvy
• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail
• Superior written and oral communications