<p>Payroll Manager</p><p><strong>About Our Client</strong></p><p> Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented organization with a proven operating model and a strong commitment to employee experience. Known for its collaborative, energetic, and people-first culture, the company continues to expand while investing in modern systems, scalable processes, and high-quality workspaces. This is an environment where teams genuinely enjoy working together, ideas are welcomed, and leaders are empowered to make an impact.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end payroll operations for a diverse, multi-state workforce that includes both hourly and salaried employees. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while continuously improving systems, controls, and processes as the organization grows. The Payroll Manager serves as the internal subject-matter expert for payroll operations, tax compliance, audits, and reporting, and works closely with cross-functional partners to deliver an exceptional employee experience.</p><p>This position plays a critical role in supporting scale, driving efficiency, and maintaining compliance across federal, state, and local regulations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing for hourly and salaried populations</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage, hour, and payroll tax regulations</li><li>Review and approve payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll reporting</li><li>Manage payroll audits, tax filings, year-end processes, and third-party vendor relationships</li><li>Serve as escalation point for payroll inquiries and complex issues</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers on payroll-related initiatives</li><li>Develop, document, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability</li></ul><p>If your experience meets or exceeds the requirements below, and if you have questions or would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131, </p>
We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. In this long-term contract position, you will be responsible for managing accurate and timely payroll processing, with a particular focus on union and multi-state payroll operations. This is a critical onsite role in the manufacturing industry where your expertise in payroll systems and compliance will ensure smooth operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process multi-state payroll while ensuring compliance with varying tax regulations across jurisdictions.<br>• Manage payroll for unionized employees, including skilled construction trade unions, and handle related reporting requirements.<br>• Oversee payroll for employees working across multiple entities within the same workweek.<br>• Perform full-cycle payroll processing, including manual data entry on a weekly basis.<br>• Generate and submit certified payroll reports, such as prevailing wage and minority reporting.<br>• Administer union fringe benefits, including monthly processing and support during annual audits.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills and, preferably, Payroll 4 Construction (Foundation Accounting Software) for payroll management.<br>• Collaborate with accounting and HR teams to address payroll-related issues and ensure compliance.<br>• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and reporting obligations.
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in managing payroll processes for a large, multi-state organization. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail, strong technical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll, including calculating gross-to-net pay for employees across multiple states and business units.<br>• Utilize Workday and ADP Workforce Now to ensure accurate and efficient payroll management.<br>• Handle multi-state payroll processing for organizations with over 500 employees, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Leverage advanced Excel skills to manage data, create reports, and perform payroll reconciliations.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and provide exceptional support in customer-facing interactions.<br>• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies or issues in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Assist with timekeeping processes, including experience with Kronos Dimensions, to ensure accurate time data.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.<br>• Generate and distribute payroll reports for internal stakeholders as needed.
We are looking for a highly motivated Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee payroll processing and benefits administration in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will ensure accurate payroll operations, support employees with benefits inquiries, and contribute to HR initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience. If you enjoy working with systems and data while providing exceptional service, this position is a great opportunity to make an impact.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll on a weekly and biweekly basis with a focus on accuracy and compliance.<br>• Review and validate timesheets to ensure proper reporting of hours worked.<br>• Manage garnishments and income withholding orders in compliance with legal requirements.<br>• Audit payroll data for deductions, tax withholdings, and wage reporting accuracy.<br>• Address system and time clock issues, providing support to remote facilities as needed.<br>• Facilitate onboarding, terminations, and employee changes within the payroll system.<br>• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and respond to questions regarding coverage.<br>• Coordinate disability claims and unemployment processes in collaboration with relevant parties.<br>• Conduct audits to maintain data integrity within HR systems and identify areas for improvement.<br>• Provide training to managers on payroll and benefits processes to ensure smooth operations.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Tax & Accounting Manager to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a unique public firm offering an accelerated partner track to run their own branch/location. This position requires a highly motivated individual with a strong background in accounting, tax services, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing advisory services to clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee a range of accounting tasks, including financial statement preparation, review, and finalization.</p><p>• Manage client projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are completed efficiently.</p><p>• Identify client challenges and recommend effective solutions to address deficiencies.</p><p>• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through consistent communication and support.</p><p>• Ensure compliance deadlines are managed effectively for all assigned clients.</p><p>• Assist with onboarding new clients and integrating them into the company’s processes.</p><p>• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns, as well as create tax projections for clients.</p><p>• Conduct client meetings to provide advisory services and analyze financial statements.</p><p>• Lead and manage assigned staff, ensuring productivity and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Travel to client locations or company offices as necessary to support operational needs.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This two-month assignment will provide critical support for tax return review work during a period of urgent coverage need. The ideal candidate brings strong public accounting tax experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to work efficiently across multiple return types using tax software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review a range of tax filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations and filing standards.<br>• Manage the preparation and final review of corporate, partnership, individual, and trust tax returns within established deadlines.<br>• Use Intuit ProSeries and other tax applications to analyze return data, identify issues, and support timely submission.<br>• Evaluate annual income tax provision information and confirm alignment with supporting financial records.<br>• Communicate with clients to clarify tax positions, gather missing documentation, and address review comments effectively.<br>• Provide guidance on tax matters related to entity structure and formation considerations when needed.<br>• Support sales and business tax reporting activities by verifying data and resolving discrepancies before filing.<br>• Prioritize a high-volume review workload while maintaining strong attention to detail and consistent quality standards.
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee core financial operations for a construction-focused organization in Northwood, Ohio. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate records, guiding the monthly close process, and supporting timely financial reporting for business leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep priorities on track in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close process and ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Maintain oversight of the general ledger, including review of entries, balances, and supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries to support routine accounting operations and period-end reporting.<br>• Reconcile key balance sheet and income statement accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate financial statement preparation and assist with audit support by organizing records and responding to requests.<br>• Monitor accounting workflows, reinforce accountability around deadlines, and help improve day-to-day execution across the function.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address reporting issues, clarify expectations, and support operational decision-making.<br>• Contribute to process stabilization and ongoing accounting support related to financial systems or workflow changes when needed.
<p>Tax Manager – Hybrid (3 Days In-Office)</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> Our client, a <strong>large international manufacturer</strong> known for its innovation and commitment to quality, is seeking a <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to join its growing U.S. tax team. This role offers a <strong>hybrid schedule (3 days in-office)</strong> and significant <strong>career advancement opportunities</strong> within a global organization that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development.</p><p>As a key member of the corporate tax function, you will lead U.S. income tax accounting and reporting activities, ensure accuracy in financial statements, and coordinate with domestic and international teams on tax strategy and compliance. The position combines hands-on tax provision work with leadership, process improvement, and strategic insight—perfect for a motivated professional looking to grow within a high-performing, globally integrated business.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage preparation and review of quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provisions under ASC 740.</li><li>Oversee deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, valuation allowances, and return-to-provision reconciliations.</li><li>Consolidate and communicate U.S. tax provision data for global reporting purposes.</li><li>Maintain and document key tax attributes, including net operating losses, tax credits, and Section 163(j) carryforwards.</li><li>Supervise international and domestic tax computations for provision and budgeting, including BEAT, GILTI, and FDII.</li><li>Partner with external advisors and internal stakeholders to align provision and compliance processes.</li><li>Monitor and interpret changes in U.S. tax law and assess their impact on reporting and planning.</li><li>Review tax-related disclosures for internal financial statements and corporate reporting packages.</li><li>Support tax forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning related to tax expense and cash tax management.</li><li>Provide technical support during audits, preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.</li><li>Champion process improvement initiatives and system enhancements using ONESOURCE, SAP, and other tax technologies.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Accounting team in Northville, Michigan. This position supports day-to-day payable operations and pricing administration, helping ensure financial records are accurate, vendor obligations are handled on schedule, and internal teams receive dependable accounting support. The role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across departments to resolve issues and maintain data integrity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review pricing activity, analyze exceptions, and research discrepancies to support accurate customer and product pricing.<br>• Partner with account managers and department leaders to address pricing questions, coordinate approvals, and maintain current pricing records in JD Edwards.<br>• Troubleshoot system-related pricing and workflow issues by working closely with internal stakeholders, including IT and commercial teams.<br>• Process vendor invoices, payment runs, and related accounts payable transactions accurately and within required payment timelines.<br>• Maintain vendor banking and payment details, including wire information, while following established approval and control procedures.<br>• Use OnBase and related systems to manage invoice entry, document retrieval, and records storage for efficient audit and payment support.<br>• Match purchase orders, receiving activity, and invoices, assign proper general ledger coding, and resolve exceptions with vendors, purchasing, and shipping teams.<br>• Prepare journal entries, support tax and expense report processing, generate requested reports, and contribute to documentation updates and process improvements.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily payables operations for a rental and leasing services organization in Toledo, Ohio. This position focuses on processing invoices accurately, maintaining organized financial records, and helping ensure timely payments to vendors. The ideal candidate brings practical accounts payable experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices from receipt through entry, confirming completeness, approvals, and payment readiness.<br>• Compare invoices against purchase orders and supporting records to identify discrepancies and correct billing issues.<br>• Assign expenses to the proper general ledger accounts and enter transactions accurately in accounting systems and spreadsheets.<br>• Communicate with suppliers to address payment questions, resolve statement differences, and update vendor account details.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation and support accurate record retention for reporting and review purposes.<br>• Assist with month-end activities by preparing payables data, reconciling balances, and supplying requested reports.<br>• Follow established accounting controls, company procedures, and audit requirements when handling financial transactions and documentation.<br>• Perform calculations related to balances, discounts, charges, and amounts due using accounting software and database tools.<br>• Escalate unsafe part conditions when identified and complete additional duties assigned by leadership as business needs require.
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a Toledo-based company that is seeking a hands-on <strong>Finance & Accounting Manager</strong> to lead day-to-day financial operations and help build a more scalable finance function. This role combines accounting leadership with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, payroll coordination, and executive reporting. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving systems, building processes, and supporting growth in a dynamic business environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close in QuickBooks Online</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow planning</li><li>Prepare internal financial statements, dashboards, and executive reports</li><li>Manage payroll coordination and related reporting through Paychex</li><li>Support year-end close, audits, tax coordination, and GAAP compliance</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes</li><li>Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and support business decisions</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and finance system improvements</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Interested in this unique opportunity with a growing company? Apply now and let's chat!</p>