Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Sterling Technologies — Wixom, MI

 | Location: Wixom, MI - Onsite | Department: Finance & Accounting
| Employment Type: Full-Time | Reports To: Controller / Accounting & Administration Manager

 

Position Summary

Sterling Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our team in Michigan. The Staff Accountant will play an integral role in maintaining accurate general ledger accounts, executing month-end closing processes, managing journal entries and account reconciliations, and supporting internal controls and financial reporting.
 
 This position works closely with operational team members and management to ensure data integrity, ledger alignment, and compliance with corporate accounting policies.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

·        Prepare and post accurate monthly journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.

·        Assist in driving the month-end and year-end financial close schedules.

·        Reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts monthly, identifying and resolving variances promptly.

·        Perform regular bank reconciliations and verify daily cash flow entries.

Sub-Ledger & Operational Accounting

·        Support Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) posting, verification, and module closings.

·        Audit and enforce corporate expense policies, including credit card receipt compliance and internal verification workflows.

·        Reconcile intercompany accounts and affiliated entity balance lines as needed.

·        Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and inventory cost layer reconciliations.

Compliance & Reporting

·        Assist with audit schedules and provide documentation for internal and external auditors.

·        Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and variance reports for executive leadership.

·        Support state and local tax filings (including Michigan UIA and sales/use tax documentation).

Qualifications & Requirements

·        Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field required.

·        Experience: 2 to 5 years of general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, tech, or corporate operations setting.

·        Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, or similar) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling).

·        Core Skills: Strong double-entry accounting foundation, sharp analytical problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

·        Competitive salary

·        Health and dental insurance

·        On-site position in Wixom, Michigan

·        A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise

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 HOW TO APPLY
 

·        Please submit your resume and a brief note about your HR experience. We look forward to learning more about you.