Accounting Clerk

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Clerk to join our dynamic finance team.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting various accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards. Your energetic approach will help maintain seamless financial operations, contributing to the overall success of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, familiarity with accounting software, and a passion for maintaining precise financial records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process accounts receivable transactions, including invoice posting, payment application, and follow-up on outstanding balances
• Process accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoice review, coding, and timely payment processing
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and assist with reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Assist project managers with project financial reporting, including WIP status, budget-to-actual summaries, and Change Order documentation
• Prepare and distribute draft invoices for Project Manager review using Deltek Ajera billing workflows
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and hard copy filing systems for financial records, contracts, and correspondence
• Support payroll processing and assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting, including federal and Michigan state filings
• Enter and maintain project and contract data in Deltek Ajera as directed by the Accounting Manager
• Assist with year-end close activities and provide support during audits or financial reviews
• Perform general administrative support tasks as needed to support the finance and operations function

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role, preferably within a professional services, or architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) firm
• Familiarity with project-based billing and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting concepts
• Demonstrated experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliation
• Experience supporting contract administration or documentation in a professional services context
• Experience processing payroll and preparing quarterly and annual payroll tax reports
• Proficiency with Deltek Ajera or comparable project accounting software
• Proficiency with Intuit QuickBooks
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and communication skills; comfortable interacting with project managers and external vendors

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person