Staff Accountant: AP, Automation & AI Enablement

AGS Company; Muskegon Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

AGS Company Automotive Solutions is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to own the Accounts Payable cycle and support general accounting activities. You will work under the Controller, ensuring accurate vendor invoicing, payments, and reconciliations while exploring AI and automation to streamline processes.

You will also assist with journal entries, month-end close, and supplier data management, growing proficiency in ERP tools and Excel as the company modernizes its financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 0–2 years of accounting, AP, or bookkeeping experience; internships and part-time finance roles count
• Recent graduates with strong coursework in accounting and technology are encouraged to apply
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits, credits, accruals, and the general ledger)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; comfort with formulas, sorting, filtering, and pivot tables
• Curiosity about AI tools and automation, and a willingness to learn and apply them to finance work
• Experience with an ERP system required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable with sensitive information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working with vendors and internal partners
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and ask for help when needed

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and on time with proper coding and approvals
• Manage the weekly payment cycle, including check runs, ACH, and card payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain vendor relationships
• Maintain vendor master data, W-9s, and 1099 tracking
• Support annual 1099 filing and related year-end reporting
• Prepare and post routine journal entries including accruals and prepaids
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close
• Assist with bank reconciliations and daily cash tracking
• Maintain fixed asset schedule and depreciation entries
• Support audits and tax preparation with schedules and documentation
• Actively look for opportunities to automate finance workflows
• Learn and apply AI tools and ERP automation features to reduce manual data entry
• Build and maintain Excel models and reports
• Document standard operating procedures for AP and accounting tasks
• Partner with Controller on ERP/system enhancements touching finance
• Prepare recurring reports and simple analyses for leaders
• Assist with expense report review and corporate card reconciliations
• Support ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and department leaders to resolve discrepancies
• Communicate clearly with vendors on payment status and account setup
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow internal controls and maintain audit-ready records
• Protect confidentiality of financial information

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or  Fi

0–2 years accounting/AP

Excel proficiency

Curiosity about AI/tools

ERP system experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

AGS Company Automotive Solutions is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to own the Accounts Payable cycle and support general accounting activities. You will work under the Controller, ensuring accurate vendor invoicing, payments, and reconciliations while exploring AI and automation to streamline processes.

You will also assist with journal entries, month-end close, and supplier data management, growing proficiency in ERP tools and Excel as the company modernizes its financial operations.