Accounting Specialist

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Specialist to work directly with our Controller in our Troy, Michigan corporate office. This role supports Element's day-to-day accounting operations, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounting records and data integrity, onboarding administration, and selected fleet-related functions. The right candidate enjoys transactional accounting while also thinking beyond data entry; recognizing gaps, asking thoughtful questions, and helping make recurring work more accurate and efficient. Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Annual Base Salary Based on Experience Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Mon-Fri Schedule Retirement Plan Paid Holidays Requirements What We’re Looking For Approximately 3-5 years of progressive accounting, bookkeeping, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or transactional finance experience. Strong hands-on invoicing experience and confidence working with detailed project and customer billing requirements. Experience with payment application, vendor invoice processing and coding, accounting record maintenance, and discrepancy research. Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, lookups, tables, sorting and filtering, conditional formatting, pivot tables, and data reconciliation. Experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable accounting system. Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, professional communication, and discretion with confidential information. A process-driven, efficiency-focused mindset and willingness to identify gaps and recommend practical improvements. Preferred Qualifications Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Experience in a project-based service business or with job-cost or project billing. Experience in environmental consulting, construction, restoration, professional services, or a multi-location organization. Experience using QuickBooks Online and CRM systems. Experience developing procedures, checklists, trackers, or workflow improvements. How You Work You take ownership of recurring work and complete it without repeated reminders. You follow processes consistently but speak up when a process is unclear, inefficient, or creating errors. You verify your work, communicate concerns early, and bring possible solutions when you can. You are comfortable balancing detailed transactional work with changing priorities in a small, growing company. You enjoy working closely with a team. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day invoicing and billing administration across Element's service lines, ensuring accurate and timely customer billing. Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including payment application, collections, invoice processing, cost coding, and account research. Coordinate the administrative onboarding and ongoing record maintenance of clients, vendors, and external resource partners. Maintain accurate accounting records and data integrity across QuickBooks Online, CRM, and related business systems. Administer assigned corporate and fleet-related functions, including vehicle records, registrations, WEX account administration, and reporting. Partner with the Controller and operational teams to resolve accounting issues, identify process gaps, improve workflows, and support efficient and consistent accounting practices. Remote Type: No Job Type: Full-Time Job Category: Accounting / Finance Location: Troy,MI,48084,US About Us ELEMENT Building Sciences is a fast-growing environmental consulting firm delivering specialized solutions across asbestos and lead surveys, indoor air quality, microbial investigations, moisture mapping, large-loss consulting, and laboratory analysis. Formed in 2018 through the merger of Onyx Building Sciences and Schaan Environmental Testing, ELEMENT has quickly established itself as a trusted partner across North America by combining technical expertise with a responsive, client-first approach. Our team plays a critical role in protecting the health and safety of communities, helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges while minimizing risk and liability. At ELEMENT, you will be part of a collaborative, high-performing environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a direct, measurable impact. Why Join Us Our most significant advantage is our people, who are thoroughly screened, trained, and certified. Our employees comply with OSHA standards and regularly receive re-certification training on safe workplace procedures, biohazard procedures, and hazardous materials handling. ELEMENT is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with regional offices in Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Florida, and VA, serving the DMV metropolitan area. Our highly trained ELEMENT representatives have been instrumental in the success of our customer service record. Our licensed personnel have the experience, expertise, and resources to complete your project promptly and professionally. Phone* This phone number may be used by the hiring team to keep you informed about the application process. Resume Browse Supported Files: doc, docx, pdf, txt, odt What is the highest level of education you have completed?* High School Diploma or equivalent Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or higher Trades / Technical School How many years of experience do you have in a related role?* Less than 1 year 1-3 years More than 3 years Do you have experience using QuickBooks?* Yes No What is your experience level with Microsoft Excel?* No Experience Basic Intermediate Advanced Are you willing and able to commute to and work full time from our location?* Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr