Staff Accountant: AP, Automation & AI Innovation

AGS Company Automotive Solutions; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-Term Disability coverage

Long-Term Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AGS Company Automotive Solutions is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant in Muskegon, MI to own the accounts payable cycle and provide general accounting support. The role emphasizes adopting automation and AI to streamline processes, with mentorship from the Controller and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Purchasing, and People & Culture.

You will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close, while growing accounting skills and contributing to process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 0–2 years accounting, AP, or bookkeeping experience; internships and part-time finance roles count.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems required.
• Curiosity about AI tools and automation in finance is encouraged.
• Experience with vendor management, AP, and general ledger concepts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately with proper coding and approvals.
• Manage weekly payment cycle including checks, ACH, and card payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain vendor master data.
• Post routine journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Look for opportunities to automate finance workflows and apply AI tools.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

AGS Company Automotive Solutions is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant in Muskegon, MI to own the accounts payable cycle and provide general accounting support. The role emphasizes adopting automation and AI to streamline processes, with mentorship from the Controller and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Purchasing, and People & Culture.

You will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close, while growing accounting skills and contributing to process