Principal Accountant
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Posted on Aug 25, 2026
Location:
This is a hybrid role and requires 3 days in the office in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Supervisory Duties:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities or direct people management responsibilities.
Job Purpose:
The Accountant is responsible for auditing and processing invoices that are sent to our accounts payable department.
Primary Responsibilities
- Auditing invoices for accuracy.
- Work with other financial staff team members on other projects as needed.
- Work with project managers and projects teams to resolve any invoice questions.
- Perform monthly financial reconciliations as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must have or be eligible to obtain government security clearance.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt.
- Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule; three days in the office & two days home.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1-3 years working in the field.
- Experience with accounts payable.
- Excellent customer service.
- Strong attention to detail is required.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills and familiarity with accounting software would be preferred.
- Experience with Uniform Grant Guidance CFR Part 200 is helpful but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.
This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include checks for criminal history, driving records, financial history, and education verification, as permitted by law.
NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
How to Apply:
Please submit the position title you are interested in and resume in PDF format only by email to careers@ncms.org