Staff Accountant

Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Description

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in day-to-day accounts payable processing and month-end activities, with a strong focus on intercompany reconciliations. This position operates in a fast-paced environment that supports multiple lines of business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting policies, and efficient accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Post and process accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner, including handling a high volume of invoices.

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger in accordance with established accounting policies.

• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts, and promptly identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure complete and accurate financial results.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, financial reports, and supporting schedules.

• Process and review accounts payable entries to ensure proper coding, approvals, and compliance with internal controls.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and providing clear explanations to auditors.

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and relevant regulatory requirements in all assigned tasks.

• Assist with budgeting and financial analysis activities as needed to support business decision-making.

• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within accounting operations.

• Collaborate closely with team members in a fast-paced automotive and manufacturing environment to meet deadlines and operational goals.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions.

• Strong experience with account reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliations.

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processing and managing a high volume of invoices.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, ideally within automotive or manufacturing operations.

• Familiarity with ERP systems for accounting and financial transactions.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reporting.

• Ability to meet month-end and year-end deadlines while managing multiple priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.

• Experience with intercompany transactions and related reconciliations is preferred.

• automotive manufacturing or similar fast-paced industries is beneficial.

• Strong analytical skills to support budgeting and financial analysis activities.

• Ability to identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives within accounting functions.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large, open cubicle layout where team members sit closely together and collaborate frequently. The accounting team consists of approximately nine people, including another staff accountant in a similar role. The environment is fast-paced and aligned with automotive and manufacturing operations, requiring strong focus and the ability to handle a high volume of transactions. A flexible start time is available, typically between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, providing some scheduling flexibility. Team members may be eligible for a daily food stipend usable at the onsite cafeteria. The dress code is typical for an office-based accounting environment, suitable for working in a shared cubicle space.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Novi, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Novi,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.