Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Company: Ann Arbor SPARK

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:
SPARK advances the economy of the Ann Arbor region as a desired place for innovation, business location and growth, and for talented people to live and work. The Ann Arbor region will be recognized for our academic, business and community resources, and our collaborative culture. SPARK does this by seeding new companies so they can grow and take root; nurture existing companies so they locate, stay and grow here; cultivate talent in the workforce so our people thrive; and enrich the local community to better enable smart growth.

Position Summary:
This is a full-time on-site role for a Staff Accountant at Ann Arbor SPARK in Ann Arbor, MI. We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The Staff Accountant will perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger entries. They will also be responsible for various accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, financial reporting, and assisting with audits. The Staff Accountant will ensure compliance with applicable regulations and support the finance team in achieving departmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting operations required to maintain the general ledger of Ann Arbor SPARK and its affiliated companies, adhering to US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls requirements. This includes recording vendor invoices received, issuing customer invoices, contract billings and recording bank transactions.
• Performs bank transactions and cash disbursements related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and funds transfer.
• Assist with preparing investment/microloans recording and reporting, fixed asset inventory, depreciation, and amortization calculations, and perform entries for Ann Arbor SPARK and its affiliated companies.
• Maintain the general ledger for accuracy and alignment of US GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate financial statements and reports.
• Prepare and enter the closing journal entries and assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts payable/receivable.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Assist with audits and tax preparation.
• Participate in the budgeting process and financial forecasting.
• Maintain and update filing and document management.
• Support management with financial analysis and special projects as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance financial processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field .
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A dynamic work environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.

Ann Arbor SPARK is an equal opportunity employer.