Staff Accountant - #26940

Blue Chip Talent; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Chip Talent in Michigan seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain general ledger integrity, perform reconciliations, and support budgeting and reporting across multiple projects and funding sources.

You will handle journal entries, month-end close, and grant accounting tasks using PeopleSoft, with emphasis on GAAP/FASB guidance. A 3–5+ year background and a Master’s in accounting are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, debits/credits and journal entries.
• Extensive experience with account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution.
• Excel proficiency including VLOOKUP and large data analysis.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or comparable ERP system.
• Knowledge of GAAP/FASB standards.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close and general accounting processes.
• Masters degree in Accounting/Finance or related field favorable.
• Grant accounting, federal grants or nonprofit accounting experience desirable.
• Familiarity with federal grants compliance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience with FFTRs and FSRS is a plus.
• Power BI for financial analysis/reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger reconciliations, post journal entries, and analyze debits/credits to maintain accurate records.
• Review and reconcile financial transactions, balances, and supporting documents.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and documentation for internal/external reporting.
• Maintain accounting records and process transactions using PeopleSoft.
• Support month-end close, cost allocations, and reporting processes.
• Apply GAAP and 2 CFR Part 200 standards to daily accounting activities.
• Assist with audits, budget analysis, and reconciliation of high-volume transactions.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

GAAP/FASB knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Cost allocations

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

PeopleSoft

Power BI

Job description

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a healthcare and research organization, is seeking a skilled Staff Accountant. This role is responsible for performing general ledger reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting compliance across multiple projects and funding sources.

Job Duties

• Perform general ledger reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and analyze debits and credits to maintain accurate financial records
• Review and reconcile financial transactions, account balances, and supporting documentation
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and identify financial discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports, account analyses, and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting requirements
• Maintain accounting records and process financial transactions using PeopleSoft
• Support month-end close activities, cost allocations, and financial reporting processes
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable FASB standards to daily accounting activities
• Assist with financial audits, budget analysis, and reconciliation of high-volume accounting transactions

Skills & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3–5+ years of professional accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, debits, credits, and journal entries
• Extensive experience performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and analysis of large data sets
• Experience using PeopleSoft or a comparable ERP/accounting system
• Working knowledge of GAAP and FASB accounting standards
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and general accounting processes
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Experience with grant accounting, restricted funding, or project-based accounting
• Familiarity with federal grants, sponsored research, or nonprofit accounting environments
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200
• Experience preparing Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) or other grant-related financial documentation
• Experience using the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI for financial analysis and reporting
• Experience with cost allocations, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and audit preparation

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.