Accountant - accounts payable (Detroit, MI)

Bluepeak Sable Press prints books, catalogues and packaging from its Detroit plant, and we need an Accountant to lead our accounts payable. Deadlines are tight and craftsmanship matters. What you will do • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to proofing, and clear open items. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around bindery work against budget and explain variances to managers. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Experience with proofing. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Contract for six months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Detroit. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.