The Clark Agency Recruiters · 1 day ago
Accounting Associate
Highland Park, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yrThe Clark Agency is partnering with a fast-growing manufacturer in Highland Park to add an early-career accounting professional to their team. This hands-on role involves supporting daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing vendor relations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Daniel Nowak
Responsibilities
Support the daily flow of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
Serve as the point person for our automated A/P system - review incoming invoices, route them for approval, and prepare them for payment
Collaborate with procurement and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies between receipts and invoices
Process vendor invoices and coordinate payments across multiple methods (check, ACH, wire)
Respond to vendor and customer inquiries and ensure statements are reconciled accurately
Manage the full expense reporting cycle, including communication of deadlines, compliance review, and posting into Oracle NetSuite
Generate customer invoices for shipped orders and track outstanding receivables
Follow up with customers on overdue balances in a professional, relationship‑focused manner
Set up new vendors and ensure all required documentation is collected and maintained
Use the company’s banking platform to initiate manual wires and bill payments when needed
Oversee the Accounting inbox and maintain timely, organized communication
Review purchase order entries from the Operations team to ensure accuracy and alignment with inventory processes
Jump in on additional finance and accounting projects as the business evolves
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Early‑career professional who's eager to learn, contribute, and grow
Personable, upbeat, and comfortable working in a collaborative, casual office environment
Strong communicator who can work effectively with both financial and non‑financial colleagues
Detail‑oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize without constant oversight
Adaptable and comfortable shifting gears as new tasks and priorities arise
Someone who takes ownership and prides themselves on delivering high‑quality work
Curious and improvement‑minded—you enjoy finding better ways to do things
Tech‑friendly with strong Microsoft Office skills and an interest in systems
Willing to pitch in with occasional overtime when deadlines require it
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
Equity (stock options)
Unlimited PTO
Company
The Clark Agency Recruiters
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗢: On a contingent basis we relentlessly and consistently find our clients their talent for direct hire needs of experienced staff, all levels of management, and executive leadership.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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