Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Livonia, Michigan on a contract basis with permanent potential. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, managing day-to-day accounting activity, and supporting a fast-moving business environment. The position offers the chance to contribute across multiple accounting functions while building long-term career potential within an expanding company. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to support timely and accurate financial processing. • Review incoming invoices, enter transaction details into QuickBooks Online, and prepare billing documents for customers. • Create and distribute customer invoices while maintaining accuracy in pricing, coding, and supporting documentation. • Coordinate vendor payment schedules and monitor outstanding obligations to ensure proper cash flow tracking. • Reconcile accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in financial records and supporting reports. • Examine employee timesheets and travel-related expenses in Excel to confirm completeness and alignment with internal records. • Maintain organized accounting files and ensure financial data is entered consistently and accurately. • Prepare journal entries and support general ledger activities, including work related to sales tax and corporate tax processes. • Assist with additional bookkeeping assignments and accounting projects as business needs evolve. • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline is preferred. • At least 1 year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a similar function is preferred. • Familiarity with QuickBooks Online and confidence working within accounting software environments. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, formatting, and navigating multi-tab spreadsheets. • Ability to post journal entries and support general ledger maintenance with a high level of accuracy. • Knowledge of sales tax, corporate tax, or corporate tax return support is beneficial. • Excellent attention to detail, data entry accuracy, organization, and time management skills. • Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative business setting. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.