General Ledger Accountant

Aston Carter•Novi, MI

6d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The General Ledger Accountant supports multiple types of business operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The role maintains accurate financial records, prepares and posts journal entries, and supports timely month-end and year-end close. It also handles reconciliations, payroll posting, bank transaction processing, intercompany transactions, audits, budgeting, and financial analysis. The accountant uses ERP systems such as SAP and Excel to manage and report financial data, and helps identify process improvements in accounting operations. The position is based in a large, open cubicle layout with frequent collaboration among an accounting team of approximately nine people. Work is primarily performed using computers, ERP systems, and spreadsheets. The role offers a flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. An on-site cafeteria is available, with eligibility for a daily food stipend; standard office attire is appropriate. This is a contract position based onsite in Novi, Michigan. The pay range is $25.00–$30.00 per hour. The position is anticipated to close on November 10, 2026. Benefits may be available to eligible temporary-role employees, subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Requirements

Proficiency in general ledger accounting, including preparing and posting journal entries.
Strong experience with monthly account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
Ability to support month-end and year-end close in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on experience posting payroll and processing bank transactions.
Advanced Excel skills, including spreadsheets, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data entry.
Comfort handling high volumes of invoices and transactional data.
Experience using ERP systems for general ledger and accounting functions.
Ability to comply with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data and reporting.
Effective communication skills for providing documentation and explanations during audits.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced business environment.
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Experience with intercompany transactions and related reconciliations.
Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements in accounting operations.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries, payroll entries, and bank transactions accurately and on schedule.
Perform monthly account and general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, financial reports, and supporting schedules.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, schedules, and explanations.
Follow accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Assist with budgeting through data gathering, analysis, and preparation of supporting schedules.
Support financial analysis by providing accurate data and conducting basic analytical reviews.
Process high volumes of invoices and related transactions accurately.
Process and reconcile intercompany transactions across entities.
Use Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, to manage, analyze, and report financial data.
Identify and recommend process improvements and efficiency opportunities in accounting operations.
Collaborate with team members to support daily accounting needs in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
Use ERP systems such as SAP to post transactions, run reports, and maintain general ledger data.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, subject to eligibility.
Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
Time off or leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.
On-site cafeteria and eligibility for a daily food stipend.