Accountant / Bookkeeper

Contractor Staffing Source•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Staffing Source is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant / Bookkeeper on behalf of a growing construction and trucking company. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional who thrives in an organized, fast-paced, in-person office environment. This role supports the Controller in maintaining the smooth and efficient operation of accounting and administrative functions, including Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and general office coordination. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, organized, dependable, and eager to contribute to a team-oriented workplace. This is an in-office position. Remote work is not available.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Experience with payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (creating and modifying spreadsheets with simple formulas)
PC proficiency in a Windows environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Self-starter mentality with strong follow-through
Professional communication skills and customer service experience
High level of integrity and dependability
Strong sense of urgency and accountability
Ability to resolve small issues before they escalate
Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively
Reliable and committed to working in person daily

Nice To Haves

Certified Prevailing Wage Payroll experience
Experience with ComputerEase
Experience with pivot tables or macros

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing
Collecting, sorting, and reviewing payroll tickets
Processing and submitting payroll
Accounts Payable
Coding invoices to correct job and account numbers
Posting material tickets and utilizing internal spreadsheets
Organizing open AP documentation
Filing paid invoices in designated filing systems
Scanning approved invoices to the public drive
Accounts Receivable
Invoicing trucking, small excavating, toll road, and snowplowing jobs
Processing remote and Square deposits
Maintaining and updating AR spreadsheets
Applying payments in accounting software
Managing collections and sending AR statements monthly
Bi-monthly collection calls
Spreadsheet & Data Management
Creating spreadsheets with simple formulas
Modifying existing spreadsheets as needed
Updating daily job assignment lists, rental rate sheets, and material increase letters
Maintaining accurate email and phone distribution lists
Administrative & Office Support
Answering phones and greeting clients and visitors professionally
Opening, routing, stamping, and scanning incoming mail
Organizing safety certifications, driver compliance files, and trucking permits
Requesting and distributing Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
Ordering office supplies and stocking supplies
Keeping the office clean, organized, and presentable
Creating and maintaining job folders and equipment files
Scanning completed job files to the public drive
Assisting with annual audit documentation preparation