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Staff Accountant

Distinct Recruitment
Rochester, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

Staff Accountant | Rochester Hills, Michigan | Hybrid

After a couple of years in public accounting, many people start looking beyond the Big 4, where the biggest name on the building isn't always the biggest advantage.

Sometimes a smaller firm gives you something much harder to find.

Visibility.

Your work matters. Your ideas get heard. The partners know your name. You're not waiting behind three layers of management for an opportunity to prove yourself.

If that sounds appealing, this could be worth a conversation.

We're working with a well-established public accounting firm in Rochester Hills that's looking to add both Staff Accountants to their team.

With around 10 people, this is the type of environment where everyone plays an important role, works closely together and has a genuine impact on clients.

Why consider a smaller firm?

Because not everyone wants to spend years feeling like another name on an organisational chart.

Some accountants want direct access to decision makers. They want to see the impact of their work. They want to build stronger client relationships instead of being one small part of a much bigger machine.

If that sounds more like the environment you're looking for, we'd love to tell you more.

Here is the truth about applications

Many people treat them like a checklist, where missing one item means instant rejection.

That is not how this works.

If this role interests you, apply. The apply button is not a commitment, it is the start of a conversation.

Prefer a chat? Call me at 412-991-2084.

I start at 6am EST, so mornings work. After 5pm EST is fine too, though I may be slightly less lively.

Think you meet most but not all of the requirements? Apply anyway. The firms we work with want capable, interesting people, not cookie-cutter accountants.

Do not overthink it. The worst outcome is a friendly conversation about your career. The best outcome is where it gets exciting.

Ref: INDPOM | 35314

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester Hills, MI 48306

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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