Accounting Clerk

About Us

Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024 and 2025. Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better. We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, post and verify financial data.
• Prepare invoices, vouchers, checks and other records.
• Process billing and invoicing based on directions from Billing Managers.
• Filing of various accounting paperwork such as account payable checks, payable check requests and backup, and project initiation forms.
• Year-end support for Accountants in preparation for the next fiscal year.
• Compute and record charges, refunds, freight charges and other similar items.
• Update financial data as required to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Assist the accounting team with accounting projects as needed.
• Participate in internal discussions about accounting and financial considerations to help improve company operations.

Requirements

• High school degree or a technical degree in a related area.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably for a professional services firm.
• Organized and have good time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Ajera and Paylocity.
• Experience working within the AEC industry.

Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating work with coworkers, Project Managers, Partners and the accounting departments of our clients and vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and strong time management skills.
• Problem solving and analytic skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program

Schedule

In-person collaboration and mentoring are paramount to the success of this position. With experience and the approval of your supervisor, you could earn the ability to work a hybrid schedule, up to two days per week remotely and three days in the office.