Staff Accountant

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48170, Plymouth, MI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Aerospace • Hardware • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, transaction recording, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close activities across multiple entities. Assists the Controller with journal entries, financial analysis, reporting, audit documentation, discrepancy follow-up, and maintaining accurate accounting records. The role is intended for a recent graduate or early-career candidate and includes training and supervision.
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Position Title: Staff Accountant                                        Department: Finance

Classification: Exempt                                                   Approved By: Human Resources

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports To: Controller

 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting close activities across multiple entities. Reporting to the Controller, this role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career candidate with little to no professional accounting experience. Training and guidance will be provided.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Process accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, vendor records, and payment support.
  • Support accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, cash application, account follow-up, and aging review.
  • Record routine transactions and maintain organized, accurate accounting records for multiple entities.
  • Reconcile bank, credit card, intercompany, and general ledger accounts under supervision.
  • Assist the Controller with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, schedules, accrual support, and account analysis.
  • Review financial data for completeness and follow up on discrepancies.
  • Maintain digital files and supporting documentation for audits and reporting.
  • Support financial reporting, data entry, and other accounting projects as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITY

  • None
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

  • Relevant coursework, internships, volunteer work, or part-time experience is welcome.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits, credits, and financial statements.
  • Comfort using Microsoft applications, and willingness to learn accounting software.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to ask questions, accept feedback, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
  • Coursework or exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, tax, audit, or month-end close preferred.
  • Familiarity with accounting, ERP, and AI driven systems preferred.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required.

EXPERIENCE

  • 0-2 years work related experience

BACKGROUND PREREQUISITES

  • Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification and reference checks.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
  • Overtime required.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. Individuals assigned to perform tasks defined in this job description that are controlled by the ISO program have the authority, consent, and responsibility to carry out those tasks as defined in the program.

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits, credits, and financial statements
  • Ability to use Microsoft applications and willingness to learn accounting software
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and time-management skills
  • Ability to ask questions, accept feedback, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively
  • Coursework or exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, tax, audit, or month-end close
  • Familiarity with accounting, ERP, and AI-driven systems
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Successful completion of background check, employment verification, and reference checks
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and work required overtime
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The Company
176 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

EOTECH is an American professional optics manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and markets high-performance electro-optic and night vision products, including holographic gun sights, Vudu rifle optics, and thermal devices. Their systems are specifically designed for use by military, law enforcement, and sporting professionals, delivering unparalleled speed, accuracy, and reliability to the world's tier-one professionals across various mission-critical environments.

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