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Location: This is a hybrid role and requires 3 days in the office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office & Tuesday and Friday remote. Supervisory Duties: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities or direct people management responsibilities. Who We Are: The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is a cross-industry technology development consortium, dedicated to improving the competitiveness and strength of the U.S. industrial base. As a member-based organization, it leverages its network of industry, government, and academic partners to develop, demonstrate, and transition innovative technologies efficiently, with less risk and lower cost. NCMS enables world-class member companies to work effectively with other members on new opportunities – bringing together highly capable companies with providers and end-users who need their innovations and technology solutions. NCMS members benefit from an accelerated progression of idea creation through execution. 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; Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office & Tuesday and Friday remote. 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
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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