Accountant/Bookkeeper

The Blade, a division of Block Communications Inc., has been serving news to northwest Ohio and southeastern Michigan since 1835 and is the most trusted local news source. The Blade continues to evolve and deliver credible, informative, and daily content both in print and digital formats.

 

The Blade is looking for an Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our Finance Department.

 

Responsibilities include research and reconciliation of accounting discrepancies for both internal and external customers. Prepare month end journal entries, audit samples and requests.  Review and process check requests, garnishments, and various adjustments. Serve as back up to the cashier, accounts payable, credit and collection, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and Accounting Supervisor.

 

We are seeking candidates with 3-4 years of accounting experience including some in general ledger and cashier. Four year degree in accounting is preferred. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required. Experience in accounts payable and credit and collection is a plus.  Must be a team player, have outstanding judgment, professionalism and discretion and work well under pressure to meet required deadline.  Excellent ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing as well as flexible and able to adjust to constantly changing demands and priorities. Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

 

The Blade is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)