Accounting Clerk

GT Independence • Sturgis, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk supports daily financial operations by processing and reconciling transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, researching discrepancies, and providing general accounting support. This role works closely with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Workers' Compensation, Tax, and other departments to ensure accurate and efficient financial processes. Strong attention to detail, organization, and adherence to internal controls are essential. This position is fully in-office.

Requirements

• Two years of experience relevant to accounting operations, banking, cash activity, Accounts Payable, payroll support, financial data entry, or similar work preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting, clerical procedures, financial recordkeeping, document management, and internal controls.
• Ability to handle confidential banking, vendor, payroll, employee, and client information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant accounting education and directly related work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed daily reconciliation of bank activity and cash transactions to supporting records, ensuring all activity is complete, accurate, properly classified, and fully supported.
• Prepare and process daily check deposits, verify deposit information against supporting documentation, and confirm deposits are accurately reflected in bank activity and accounting records.
• Perform transaction processing and data entry, including entering vendor invoices accurately and timely into the financial system and verifying supporting documentation, coding, and required approvals before processing.
• Provide backfill and cross-functional support for Accounts Payable and other routine accounting functions during staff absences, increased workload, or changing business needs.
• Communicate with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Workers' Compensation, Tax, and other departments regarding deposit activity, documentation needs, transaction questions, and issue resolution without assuming ownership of those functional areas.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, approval requirements, segregation-of-duties expectations, and record-retention standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED