Staff Accountant - Multi-Entity Accounting & Growth

United Container Company; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

United Container Company in Michigan is seeking a broad accounting professional to support multiple entities and departments, focusing on AP/AR and transactional accounting.

The role combines transactional work with reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end tasks, offering growth into additional accounting functions. The position pays $28.00 to $32.00 per hour and is office-based with occasional warehouse exposure.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience
• Hands-on experience processing accounting transactions
• Strong AP/AR knowledge and experience
• Experience with customer invoicing, cash application, and reconciliations
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
• Willingness to learn different accounting functions

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, vendor payments, and company pay runs
• Manage customer billing, collections, and cash application
• Process credit card payments and bank cash receipts
• Prepare recurring customer and intercompany billings
• Support freight billing and reconciliation
• Maintain customer and tax-exemption records
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end processes
• Provide backup support for inventory and invoicing
• Cross-train in other accounting functions
• Participate in process-improvement efforts

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Cross-department collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP system experience

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

United Container Company in Michigan is seeking a broad accounting professional to support multiple entities and departments, focusing on AP/AR and transactional accounting.

The role combines transactional work with reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end tasks, offering growth into additional accounting functions. The position pays $28.00 to $32.00 per hour and is office-based with occasional warehouse exposure.