Accountant, Financial Reporting

Job Title:

Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Accountant to support full-cycle accounting operations during and after an ERP implementation. This role involves taking ownership of day-to-day accounting activities, assisting with month-end close, and providing backup oversight for AR/AP functions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles, is proficient in Excel, and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

+ Perform and support full-cycle accounting activities.

+ Manage and execute month-end close processes.

+ Prepare and support financial statements.

+ Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

+ Provide backup coverage for AR and AP functions.

+ Review postings for accuracy and proper classification.

+ Serve as an escalation point for transactional questions.

+ Assist with data validation, cleanup, and migration activities during ERP implementation.

+ Compare legacy system outputs with new ERP results.

+ Validate transaction posting logic and reporting accuracy.

+ Support testing and parallel runs as needed.

+ Utilize Excel-based templates for reporting and close.

+ Update and maintain existing spreadsheets and pivot tables.

+ Extract and validate system data for financial reporting.

Essential Skills

+ Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals including debits, credits, and general ledger activity.

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Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows.

+ Proficiency in Excel, especially in updating spreadsheets and using pivot tables.

+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ 1+ years of accounting experience preferred.

+ Experience in a manufacturing industry is a strong plus.

+ ERP system exposure, such as Sage or Net Suite, is helpful but not required.

+ Experience supporting system implementations or transitions is advantageous.

Work Environment

The position is based in a very clean office inside a manufacturing plant. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM onsite. The company fosters a culture that feels like a family-owned business, where everyone helps out and supports all divisions. A collaborative, reliable, and team-oriented mindset is highly valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pontiac, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $36.06/hr.

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 Pontiac,MI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.