Top 24 Assistant accountant Jobs in Michigan

Accountant/Accounts Payable
Huron Valley Schools —Highland, MI
- $57,641 - $62,392 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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13d
Assistant Billing Specialist
KEO and Associates —Detroit, MI
- Email
- Office
- Finance
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Accounting/HR Assistant
St Joe Tool Co Inc —Sawyer, MI
- $55,000 - $72,800 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- No experience needed
- Office
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Senior Accountant (Troy, MI)
BeneSys, Inc. —Troy, MI
- $89,440 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- CPA
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Accounts Recievable Assistant
MANAGED REHABilitation Consultants —Farmington Hills, MI
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Accountant
Case Systems / BOSTONtec —Midland, MI
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Accountant II
Michigan Works! Southeast —Ann Arbor, MI
- $60,559 - $80,745 a year
- Online Application
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Corporate - Administrative Assistant, Treasury
RHP Properties —Farmington Hills, MI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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2d
Senior Accountant, Outsourced Accounting - Healthcare Industry Clients
Wipfli —Southfield, MI
- $74,000 - $100,000 a year
- Remote
- CPA
- 5 years
- Finance
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Cando Real Estate Holdings LLC —Dundee, MI
- $21.63 - $26.44 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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5d
Accountant Special Projects – Senior Specialist
Wayne State University —Detroit, MI
- $59,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
Assistant Controller, Outsourced Accounting, Nonprofit Industry Clients
Wipfli —Southfield, MI
- $74,000 - $100,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
7d
Business Office Manager
Vicksburg Community Schools —Vicksburg, MI
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Online Application
- School experience
- CPA
- Mid-level
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11d
Accountant
Genesee Education Consultant Services —Flint, MI
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Email
- School experience
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Corporate Accounting Supervisor
Sun, Inc. —Southfield, MI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Research
- Paid jury duty
- Paid parental leave
Corporate Controller
Pleasantrees —Harrison Township, MI
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Tax Accountant
GreenStone Farm Credit Services —Grand Rapids, MI
- CPA
- Computer literacy
- Research
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Controller / CFO
Michigan-headquartered cannabis cultivator, processor, & retailer —East Lansing, MI
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- CPA
- Office
- Travel reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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14d
Accounting
YUN DERY AND MORGAN PC —Clarkston, MI
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Finance Controller
Sycamore Specialty Underwriters, LLC —Troy, MI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- CPA
- Computer Science
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Accountant/Accounts Payable

Huron Valley Schools -
Highland, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
$57,641 - $62,392 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Accounting systems
Spreadsheets
Math
Data interpretation
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for assisting with the District’s accounting, payables, and reporting requirements. Reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing data and information, preparing internal and external financial reports, administering district purchase cards, properly monitoring purchase order data, printing checks and processing electronic payments, reviewing invoices and account numbers, preparing adjusting journal entries, assisting with audits, and maintaining electronic records. This position will cross train on other business office roles and serve as an alternate when needed.

POSITION: Accountant – Accounts Payable

LOCATION: Administrative Services Center

STATUS: Full-Time Exempt Employee

SALARY: Per HVFMT Contract: $57,641 - $62,392 based on experience and qualifications

POSTING DATE: 07/21/2026

DEADLINE: Until Filled

START DATE: As soon as possible

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent preferred.

2. Michigan School Business Officials Business Office Specialist Certification or higher preferred.

3. Commensurate accounting experience required.

4. Strong understanding of K-12 accounting principles, including MDE Bulletin 1022 (Michigan Public School Accounting Manual), chart of accounts, account code associations and grant accounting.

5. Ability to use district technology and maintain proficiency as required skill sets change with advances in technology and needs of the district.

6. Experience and aptitude in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word required.

7. Experience in the use of financial management systems required.

8. Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude required.

9. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, orally and electronically.

10. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work as an effective team member.

11. Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply discretion in decision-making.

12. Ability to handle a variety of responsibilities with attention to detail and minimal supervision.

13. Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and

established administrative guidelines.

14. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet required deadlines with minimal supervision.

15. Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

16. Maintain strict confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Manage the accounts payable process using BusinessPLUS best practices.
Print Checks regularly. Ensure timely payment of all invoices.
Integrate ACH payment processing into payable procedures and regularly contact vendors to encourage enrollment.
Investigate areas where efficiencies may exist and develop and streamline payables processes to implement process improvements.
Assist staff with purchase requisitions, electronic check requests, purchase orders, punch out web shopping, parent reimbursements, scholarship payments, purchase cards, account numbers, etc.
Maintain a vendor list and ensure that individuals are not being paid for services. Request Form W-9 from vendors and maintain electronic files.
Prepare local, state and federally mandated reports, including but not limited to Forms 1099 and the Unclaimed Property Report.
Analyze accounts payable outstanding check list for accuracy regularly and contact vendors on the list with stale check dates.
Manage District Purchase Cards including setting up new cards, reporting fraudulent activity, ensuring receipts and accounts numbers have been entered and approved by due date, updating credit limits, contacting cardholders as needed, and uploading transactions into the financial management system.
Review accounts payable records and analyze reports to track status of purchase orders, invoices, and payments ensuring accuracy and relevancy of information. Contact purchasers and close out purchase order records as needed.
Train staff on District purchasing and payable processes and procedures. Monitor to ensure staff are following processes and procedures.
Serve as a resource to all staff for purchasing and payables questions.
Assist with the preparation of the District’s annual financial statement audit by recording year-end accrual transactions and preparing reports and schedules as needed.
Assist in developing and implementing internal controls for payables.
Review adjusting journal entries for accuracy and prepare as needed.
Compile data and information for audits from government agencies. Review to ensure accuracy and investigate any discrepancies.
Analyze account numbers for accuracy and update records as needed.
Cross-train on all Business Office procedures to provide back-up.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and Accounting Supervisor.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at hvs.org

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Lori L. Lowe

Ex Assistant to the Chief Human Resource Director

2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL: [email protected]

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Coordinator

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,641.00 - $62,392.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Office

Work Location: In person

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assistant accountant jobs in michigan

Accountant/Accounts Payable

Assistant Billing Specialist

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Senior Accountant (Troy, MI)

Accounts Recievable Assistant

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Accountant II

Corporate - Administrative Assistant, Treasury

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Accountant Special Projects – Senior Specialist

Assistant Controller, Outsourced Accounting, Nonprofit Industry Clients

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Corporate Accounting Supervisor

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