Strategic Accountant: AR, Payroll & Forecasting

Apex Placement & Consulting; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Team-oriented culture

Growth opportunities

Long-term stability

Job summary

Apex Placement & Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support the organization’s financial operations at either Mt Clemens or Troy, MI. The role focuses on accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with leadership to drive reliable financial reporting.

You will manage AR, GL, and payroll tasks, assist with month-end close, and contribute to process improvements, while maintaining confidentiality and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience required.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Advanced required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and reporting; experience with payroll processing and collections management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable handling confidential financial information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable activities and collections management.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries and general ledger activity.
• Handle loan management and bank register maintenance.
• Support month-end reporting and financial close processes.
• Manage colleague payroll processing and support 401(k) administration.
• Monitor and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Classify and reconcile bank and credit card transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Partner with leadership to provide accurate financial insights and reporting.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and processes.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Payroll processing

Journal entries

General ledger

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Apex Placement & Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support the organization’s financial operations at either Mt Clemens or Troy, MI. The role focuses on accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with leadership to drive reliable financial reporting.

You will manage AR, GL, and payroll tasks, assist with month-end close, and contribute to process improvements, while maintaining confidentiality and strong internal controls.