What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant - Contract to Hire position at Michael Page?
- Gain ownership of critical financial compliance processes.
- Build expertise across accounting, AP, and tax functions.
Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, precision, and operational excellence. They offer a collaborative corporate environment where employees play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and business efficiency.
Job Description
- Prepare and analyze journal entries and supporting documentation
- Process and reconcile daily bank transactions
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Review employee expense reports and vendor invoices
- Administer accounts payable workflows, approval hierarchies, and audit controls
- Manage corporate credit card issuance, termination, and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with accounting and financial regulations
- Prepare and file sales tax returns
- Manage sales tax exemption certificates and tax credit requests
- Support internal stakeholders and customers with tax-related inquiries
- Maintain tax certificate programs and respond to audit and information requests
- Assist with income tax filings and tax payments
- Support annual 1099 processing
- Research tax regulations and compliance requirements
- Coordinate with government agencies and third-party service providers
- Provide backup support for other accounting team members as needed
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial controls
- Knowledge of sales and use tax compliance, filings, and exemption certificates
- Experience reviewing expense reports and vendor invoices
- Ability to analyze discrepancies and resolve accounting issues accurately
- Familiarity with ERP systems and AP workflow administration is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player who can work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently when needed
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
- Quick start available
- Broad exposure to accounting, AP, tax, and compliance
- Collaborative team environment
- Hands-on ownership of key accounting processes
Quote job ref: JN-092026-7112708
Salary : $51,996 - $67,594