Staff Accountant

Company: Robert Half
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant with at least 3 years of experience. This role is in Ann Arbor MI onsite with remote hybrid potential after 90 days. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who is passionate, eager and wants to grow, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and possesses strong expertise in both general accounting and accounts payable processes. Pay up to $32/hr depending on experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities •Process and record accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, payroll, purchase orders or other accounting related documents consistent with established policies, procedures and department practices. •Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted. •Ensure accuracy of data that is reflected in payments and accounting system, including balance sheets accounts. •Create reports of all payables that reflect approved program expenditures •Manage vendor database including creating and updating vendor records and ensuring proper 1099 status. •Assist employees with process for accurately entering data into Financial Edge. •Research, track, and resolve accounting issues or discrepancies. •Resolve vendor and customer inquiries. •Organize and maintain file system: file correspondence, reports and other fiscal records. •Assist in gathering and providing information to auditors and monitors for financial audit and cycle monitoring. •Identify and communicate control weaknesses to management and operate in a capacity to enhance controls and mitigate risk. •Coordinate and maintain a smooth flow of information, written, electronic, and verbal, in and out of the department including managing the necessary reproduction and/or mailing of materials as assigned. •Audit and process credit card bills. •Retrieve data from accounting systems and other sources for auditors and State monitors. •Prepare and validate journal entries from necessary documentation, as needed. •Reconciliation of vendor invoices. •Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. •Review and assist in production and distribution of annual 1099s on or before January 31 of every year. •Prepare and balance period-end reports and account reconciliations for payables-related accounts. •Assist with payroll and related accounting tasks up to 25% of regular hours. •Complete annual audit preparation and field work assignments related to job duties and responsibilities. •Complete grant monitoring assignments related to job duties and responsibilities. •Participate in payables-related responsibilities of new General Ledger software implementations as needed. •Train employees on organization’s payables accounting system. •Handle stress appropriately and interact well with others. •Other duties as assigned. Qualifications •Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (five years of recent related experience may substitute for educational requirement). •Three (3) or more years of related experience in complex accounts payable or related accounting responsibilities. •Experience using mid-market general ledger systems, such as Sage, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems. •Knowledge of government and/or nonprofit sectors preferred. •Knowledge of government fund accounting preferred.Corporate Tax Return, Journal Entries, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Month End Close, Accounts Payable (AP), Grant Accounting

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