Staff Accountant

Sterling Technologies Inc. • Wixom, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting department in Wixom, Michigan. The role maintains accurate general ledger accounts, executes month-end closing processes, manages journal entries and account reconciliations, and supports internal controls and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant works closely with operational team members and management to maintain data integrity, ledger alignment, and compliance with corporate accounting policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• 2 to 5 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Strong foundation in double-entry accounting.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, technology, or corporate operations setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts monthly and promptly identify and resolve variances.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and verify daily cash flow entries.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable posting, verification, and module closings.
• Audit and enforce corporate expense policies, including credit card receipt compliance and internal verification workflows.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and affiliated entity balance lines as needed.
• Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and inventory cost layer reconciliations.
• Assist with audit schedules and provide documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and variance reports for executive leadership.
• Support state and local tax filings, including Michigan UIA and sales/use tax documentation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Collaborative, supportive team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level