We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to join our team in Garden City, Michigan. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, with a solid foundation in accounting practices and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, including production flow and inventory management. The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage inventory and manufacturing cost accounting, including raw material tracking, consumption, and yield analysis.<br>• Monitor scrap reporting, metal loss, and raw material recovery to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Maintain and update cost components such as materials, freight, labor, and overhead allocations.<br>• Reconcile monthly and annual physical inventory counts to ensure accurate valuation.<br>• Oversee work-in-progress reconciliation across production stages for inventory accuracy.<br>• Lead month-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial statements.<br>• Develop and analyze operational metrics such as productivity, scrap rates, and manufacturing margins.<br>• Create dashboards and reporting tools for plant leadership and executive management.<br>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, assigning tasks and reviewing work for accuracy.<br>• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
<p>Manager, Corporate Accounting</p><p>Metro Detroit, MI | Full-Time | Hybrid</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a publicly traded and growth-oriented organization headquartered in Metro Detroit, is seeking a Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead key elements of the corporate close and financial reporting process. This is a high-visibility leadership role within a collaborative, team-focused environment that values accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p><br></p><p>The Manager, Corporate Accounting will oversee the corporate month-end close process, manage financial reporting activities, and support quarterly and annual external reporting requirements. This individual will supervise corporate accounting staff while partnering closely with senior leadership to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Lead and monitor the corporate month-end close process to ensure timely completion</p><p><br></p><p>Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation</p><p><br></p><p>Develop, implement, and enhance balance sheet reconciliation processes</p><p><br></p><p>Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules</p><p><br></p><p>Support preparation of quarterly and annual external reporting disclosures</p><p><br></p><p>Analyze monthly operating results and provide variance analysis versus budget</p><p><br></p><p>Assist with annual budgeting processes</p><p><br></p><p>Drive process improvement initiatives and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting</p><p><br></p><p>Partner cross-functionally to evaluate accounting treatment for new transactions</p><p><br></p><p>Maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP</p><p><br></p><p>Serve as a key liaison to internal and external auditors</p><p><br></p><p>Mentor, develop, and supervise corporate accounting team members</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p>Our client, a Nationwide benefits consulting organization, is seeking an IS Analyst to support and maintain their core IT infrastructure. The IS Analyst II supports and maintains IT infrastructure, ensuring systems, networks, and applications run reliably. This role serves as a key point of contact for end users and contributes to security, virtualization, and collaboration tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Infrastructure & Hardware Support</strong></p><ul><li>Install and maintain desktops, servers, and network equipment</li><li>Support telephony, printers, and endpoint devices</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues</li></ul><p><strong>Server & Application Support</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain server operating systems and applications</li><li>Manage user accounts, storage, and backups</li><li>Install, update, and troubleshoot end-user applications</li></ul><p><strong>User Support</strong></p><ul><li>Act as primary IT contact for assigned locations</li><li>Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues</li></ul><p><strong>Security & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor systems for security risks and vulnerabilities</li><li>Assist with incident response and remediation</li><li>Support audits and ensure compliance with IT security policies</li></ul><p><strong>Virtualization & Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Support virtual desktops, servers, and hypervisors</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration Tools</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain collaboration platforms</li><li>Provide user training and documentation</li><li>Integrate tools with email, phone, and other systems</li></ul><p><br></p>