<p>Forensic Accounting Analyst</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Southfield, Michigan (Onsite)</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits</p><p>Join a Growing Forensic Accounting & Investigations Practice</p><p>Our Robert Half client is a <strong>successful, growing law firm</strong> with an outstanding reputation, collaborative culture, and long-tenured team. As the firm continues to expand its <strong>Forensics & Investigations Practice</strong>, they are seeking a <strong>Forensic Accounting Analyst</strong> to join a dynamic group of attorneys and financial professionals.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting or finance professional looking to move beyond traditional corporate accounting into financial investigations, litigation support, fiduciary engagements, receiverships, bankruptcy matters, and business consulting. Every engagement presents a unique challenge, offering continuous learning, professional growth, and meaningful client impact.</p><p>Position Summary</p><p>Reporting directly to the leader of the firm's Forensics & Investigations Practice, the Forensic Accounting Analyst will support complex financial investigations, litigation matters, forensic accounting engagements, and the financial management of companies operating under court-appointed receiverships.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Analyze financial statements, accounting records, bank activity, and business transactions.</li><li>Conduct forensic accounting investigations and identify financial irregularities.</li><li>Prepare financial analyses, schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for litigation matters.</li><li>Assist with receivership engagements, including cash management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Evaluate profitability, cash flow, operational performance, and financial trends.</li><li>Develop advanced Excel models and analyze large, complex data sets.</li><li>Trace assets and reconstruct financial activity when necessary.</li><li>Support attorneys with financial discovery and document analysis.</li><li>Prepare reports for courts, lenders, creditors, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Evaluate internal controls and recommend operational improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Join a successful, growing law firm investing in its forensic accounting practice.</li><li>Work directly with experienced attorneys and financial professionals on high-impact engagements.</li><li>Gain exposure to fraud investigations, litigation support, fiduciary services, receiverships, and complex financial disputes.</li><li>Outstanding culture built on collaboration, teamwork, and professional development.</li><li>Diverse, intellectually challenging work where no two days are the same.</li><li>Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-site organization in Troy, Michigan. This position plays a key role in administering payroll activities, maintaining employee pay data, and coordinating with internal partners and external providers to ensure compliance and service quality. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage reporting, adjustments, and employee support in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process recurring payroll cycles, expense reimbursements, bonus payments, and service award disbursements for multiple locations while completing timekeeping reviews, calculations, and post-payroll validation.<br>• Administer wage garnishments and tax levies from initiation through resolution, ensuring timely and accurate handling of all related transactions.<br>• Review and complete special payroll activities such as off-cycle payments, reversals, manual corrections, prior-period adjustments, and year-end form updates.<br>• Maintain employee payroll records by updating personal details, job changes, status updates, and other key data elements required for accurate processing.<br>• Generate payroll-related reports and supporting documentation for audits, workforce census requests, workers' compensation planning, and other business needs.<br>• Partner with payroll vendors, accounting, tax, and HR teams to supply required payroll information, respond to requests, and support ongoing compliance activities.<br>• Prepare invoices and backup documentation associated with payroll and benefits providers, ensuring records are complete and properly organized.<br>• Provide cross-functional support in benefits administration, wellness-related programs, leave tracking, and other employee service activities as needed.<br>• Oversee timekeeping administration, including user guidance, training, and adherence to established procedures.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, policy updates, and payroll or HR initiatives designed to strengthen efficiency and service delivery.
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support payroll tax operations for an automotive manufacturing organization in Troy, Michigan. This Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate multi-state payroll tax compliance, resolving filing discrepancies, and ensuring timely submissions to state and local agencies. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on payroll tax experience, and the judgment to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review state payroll tax filings, deposits, and remittances against agency records, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrective action through completion.<br>• Prepare and submit state and local payroll tax returns, amended filings, deposits, and year-end reporting in partnership with external payroll tax providers.<br>• Work closely with third-party payroll tax partners to confirm filings and payments are accurate, compliant, and delivered within required timeframes.<br>• Track incoming tax notices and agency correspondence, maintain organized documentation, and respond before deadlines are missed.<br>• Maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions by monitoring registration requirements, tax rate updates, and changing state payroll tax rules.<br>• Establish and maintain state unemployment and related tax accounts, including updates to rates and jurisdictional details.<br>• Document the source of tax variances, record resolution steps, and keep audit-ready files for future reference.<br>• Assist with internal and external payroll tax audits by compiling reconciliations, supporting schedules, and requested records.<br>• Partner with payroll, benefits, and HR stakeholders to address payroll tax issues that affect broader employee pay processes and strengthen operational workflows.
<p><strong>Accounting Analyst</strong></p><p>Robert Half Talent Solutions has partnered with a community-focused organization in Toledo as they look for an Accounting Analyst to join their team! As the successful candidate, you will play a key role in supporting the organization’s financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic priorities. This position blends financial analysis, accounting operations, internal controls, compliance oversight, and cross-functional project support. \</p><p>As part of an evolving organization, this role will help advance finance’s contribution to the organization’s 5-year plan, as you touch:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Perform financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance reporting to support decision-making</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports</li><li>Develop financial models to assess business performance and strategic initiatives</li><li>Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Manage the monthly grant draw process</li><li>Maintain the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist in preparing financial statements </li><li>Support internal and external audit processes</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Evaluate and strengthen internal controls to reduce financial and operational risk</li><li>Participate in compliance reviews, testing, and documentation</li><li>Assist with implementing new policies, controls, and compliance initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Projects & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead or contribute to cross-functional finance and operational projects</li><li>Identify process improvement and automation opportunities</li><li>Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations</li><li>Assist with strategic initiatives and CFO priorities as needed</li></ul><p>Interested in this direct hire opportunity? Apply now and let's chat!</p><p><br></p>