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12 results for Cost Accountant in Detroit, MI

Property Accountant

Southfield, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
The Property Accountant is responsible for the accurate financial reporting and accounting of assigned real estate properties. This role partners closely with property management and ownership to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial information, while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to budgets, lender requirements, and accounting standards. The Property Accountant supports month-end close, budgeting, audit and tax preparation, and financing-related reporting across a portfolio of properties.Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, assets, and liabilities, and perform analytical reviews of operational data such as expense classification and budget adherence.</li><li>Post monthly journal entries to ensure financial statements are accurate and properly stated.</li><li>Provide timely and accurate financial reports to property managers and ownership on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of annual and monthly budgets for assigned properties and related entities.</li><li>Coordinate with tax and audit professionals to prepare annual financial information and ensure timely filing of audit and tax returns.</li><li>Review and ensure proper classification of all property-level revenues and expenses.</li><li>Monitor cash balances regularly to ensure sufficient funds for operations and timely payment of liabilities.</li><li>Ensure timely payment of mortgages and other property-related obligations.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of financial reporting related to financing and refinancing activities, including lender reporting and compliance requirements.</li><li>Prepare and process replacement reserve draws in accordance with lender and ownership requirements.</li><li>Record fixed assets on a quarterly basis and ensure accurate capitalization.</li><li>Review job cost invoices and postings to confirm accuracy and alignment with approved budgets.</li><li>Assist with special projects and ad hoc accounting initiatives as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>Two (2)+ years of property or real estate accounting experience preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of GAAP and property accounting principles.</li><li>Experience with property management or accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar) preferred.</li><li>Strong reconciliation, analytical, and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with property managers and ownership.</li></ul>
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Troy, MI
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Temporary / Contract
24.738 - 28.644 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Troy, Michigan in a Contract position. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting candidate who enjoys working across core accounting activities such as reconciliations, journal entries, cash management, and compliance support. The role will contribute to accurate financial reporting, maintain organized records, and partner with internal stakeholders to keep daily and month-end accounting operations running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Assist with billing support for physicians and providers, help reconcile receivable activity, and follow up on open balances in partnership with senior accounting staff. • Prepare recurring and month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expense amortization, and other adjustments needed for accurate financial reporting. • Reconcile bank accounts and company credit card activity each month to confirm that cash transactions are complete and properly recorded. • Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules, update supporting spreadsheets, and ensure entries in NetSuite align with underlying documentation. • Review employee expense reports and credit card transactions in Ramp, assign appropriate general ledger coding, and resolve outstanding items promptly. • Complete daily cash drawer balancing, record activity accurately, and process weekly bank deposits within established timelines. • Administer petty cash activity, including disbursements and replenishment, while preserving clear support for each transaction. • Perform quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and assist with timely corrections where needed. • Support sales tax filing activities and help maintain compliance with applicable state and local tax obligations. • Use accounting systems and tools such as NetSuite and Ramp to process transactions, maintain records, and strengthen accounting workflows while following internal controls and company policies.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Rochester Hills, MI
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Rochester, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position focuses on managing payables, assisting with receivables activities, and helping maintain accurate financial reporting across core accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule. • Reconcile supplier statements, research discrepancies, and resolve payment-related issues through timely follow-up. • Support month-end close activities by preparing account reconciliations, recording journal entries, and reviewing transactions for accuracy. • Maintain complete and reliable financial records by updating accounting data and monitoring accounts payable and related ledger activity. • Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder questions with clear communication and effective problem-solving. • Assist with accounts receivable tasks, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance as needed to support the broader accounting team. • Review accounting transactions across multiple systems to help ensure consistency, compliance, and accurate reporting. • Collaborate with finance colleagues to improve workflow efficiency and meet reporting deadlines in a deadline-driven setting.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Ann Arbor, MI
remote
Temporary / Contract
59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support a short-term project in Ann Arbor, Michigan within a manufacturing environment. This role will focus on strengthening inventory-related financial accuracy, reviewing cost flows, and resolving account discrepancies tied to complex reconciliation activity. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, operates independently, and can quickly take ownership of a defined project expected to last approximately 2-3 months. The day-to-day responsibilities include: • Lead detailed reconciliations across inventory and related balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve variances.• Review inventory capitalization methods and confirm that costs are recorded appropriately within financial records.• Analyze standard costing structures and evaluate cost accuracy across manufacturing transactions.• Examine in-transit inventory activity to ensure timing and valuation are reflected correctly.• Trace inventory cost movement between operational records and the general ledger to improve financial alignment.• Investigate historical discrepancies created across multiple data sources and recommend corrective adjustments where needed.• Support cleanup efforts tied to complex accounting issues, including matters connected to prior NetSuite-related reconciliation challenges.• Work independently to drive the assignment forward, establish priorities, and deliver progress with minimal supervision.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Southfield, MI
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join a funds management organization in Southfield, Michigan on a Contract basis. This position will support core accounting operations by handling day-to-day financial activity, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely processing across payables, receivables, and the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to keep financial data organized and reliable in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting activities across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining supporting documentation and verifying alignment with accounting records. • Reconcile bank accounts regularly, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, identifying inconsistencies, and supporting month-end close efforts. • Monitor incoming and outgoing payments, follow up on variances, and help keep financial records complete and current. • Assist with reporting and account analysis by compiling financial data and providing clear documentation for review. • Support process continuity during accounting workflow or system-related changes when needed, ensuring records remain accurate throughout transitions.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Consolidation Accountant

Troy, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Intercompany Accountant to join a growing automotive organization in Troy, Michigan. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate intercompany accounting across multiple entities while supporting reliable financial close and reporting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee intercompany activity across multiple legal entities by recording transactions, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Prepare recurring reconciliations and consolidation elimination entries to support accurate monthly and annual financial reporting.• Partner with domestic and international stakeholders during the month-end and year-end close to analyze variances and address outstanding intercompany issues.• Work closely with finance and tax teams to apply transfer pricing policies and maintain supporting documentation in line with company requirements.• Provide schedules, reconciliations, and supporting records for audit requests while helping uphold internal control and accounting compliance standards.• Participate in system implementation and process enhancement efforts tied to intercompany accounting, netting, and consolidation workflows.• Create, refine, and maintain process documentation and work instructions to improve consistency, control, and efficiency.• Help strengthen accounting processes and documentation that support scalable reporting and readiness for public company expectations.• Identify and recommend improvements that enhance the accuracy, speed, and effectiveness of intercompany accounting operations.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Detroit, MI
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 53 USD / Hourly
Sr. Accountant Our trusted cllient is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a long-term contract opportunity based in Detroit, Michigan. This role supports several high-impact accounting functions, including revenue and billing activities, payroll backup coverage, and financial reporting for operational business units. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, adapts quickly in a fast-moving private company environment, and is comfortable balancing detailed transactional work with broader accounting responsibilities. The day-to-day responsibilities include:• Provide accounting support for a major electronic billing initiative, including work related to subscription-based agreements, invoicing activity, and accounts receivable operations.• Partner with the payroll function to become a dependable backup resource, ensuring continuity for payroll processing and related accounting tasks.• Prepare and deliver financial reports and analysis for healthcare operations, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.• Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of supporting schedules to help sustain an efficient close process.• Assist with billing and revenue processes tied to multi-service contracts and product sales, ensuring records align with accounting requirements.• Support sales tax-related accounting work connected to the Avalara module and related transaction flows.• Review existing accounting documentation, identify gaps, and help strengthen process clarity and consistency.• Work across teams and systems to resolve issues, respond to changing priorities, and reduce dependency on single-person knowledge areas.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Billing Analyst

Detroit, MI
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Temporary to Hire
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Analyst to join a legal organization in Detroit, Michigan on a contract basis with potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, building reports, and using Excel to uncover insights that support billing and accounting operations. The position will focus on reviewing reporting, analyzing billing-related information, and helping the team maintain accurate financial records during a short-term project expected to run 6-8 weeks. Responsibilities: • Analyze billing and accounting data to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring follow-up. • Prepare, review, and extract financial and operational reports to support day-to-day business decisions. • Use advanced Microsoft Excel functions to organize large data sets and present findings clearly. • Support billing activities by validating charges, reconciling information, and assisting with account-level analysis. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather required reporting details and resolve data-related questions. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and payroll-related analysis when needed. • Work within financial systems, including Costpoint or similar platforms, to retrieve and interpret key information.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Melvindale, MI
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Role Summary:Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Operations Manager is responsible for general operational tasks for the agency including, prepares accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, benefits/human resources, software administrator and assists with financial reporting in a federally assisted housing environment. Essential Job Functions:The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.Processes accounts payable and receivables for Melvindale Housing Commission programs (Operating Fund, Security Deposit, Surplus Accounts, and Section 8); Prepares checks to pay invoices, records payments in check register and appropriate vendor accounts. Schedules payment to meet due dates and receive vendor discountsMaintains check registers and payable files with back up documentationPrepares and processes 1099 forms for all vendors annual (by IRS deadline for doing so)Compares purchase orders to invoices and verifies accuracy registers, batch reports from bank, expenditures and receivablesEnters inventory and asset information from purchases into housing software for such purposeProcesses monthly rent charges, other charges, applies payments, tracks and reports on Tenant Account ReceivablesPursues collection of receivables, send collection notices, turns delinquent accounts over for legal actionMaintains Security Deposit accounts, refunding as appropriateMonth and year end closing functionsAssists outside auditor as needed with the annual audit and reviewPrepares bank reconciliations for all programs, makes journal voucher entries to the general ledger as needed.Reviews and presents financial report to MHC Board of CommissionersProcesses payroll including employee time records, marks cards and reconciles leave slips.Assists with IT functions (pc’s, server and software) and serves as the Administrator of OneSite software Essential Job Functions ContinuedAdheres to MHC policies and state or federal law for human resources, payroll, payables, petty cash and all internal controls.Reconciles employee travel / mileage vouchersPerforms reconciliation of petty cash funds, balances cash and receipts for expenditures.Processes daily bank deposits for various bank accounts.Provides assistance to vendors, auditors and other employees regarding account payable questions.Assists in preparing budgets and other periodic reports.Maintains a system of accounts, records and reports including files, logs and coded checks, which reflect the financial states of the MHC owned propertiesHandles all financial and other correspondence pertaining to assigned dutiesMaintains files for cash receipts, security deposit and adjustments, tenant account receivables and others.Assists fee accountant in closing MHC’s books, preparation of year-end financial statements and analysis of MHC’s operationsAssists with procurement and information technology issues.Purchases office suppliesPrepares all reports on financial records as required.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Livonia, MI
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Temporary to Hire
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations in Michigan. This contract position with potential for long-term placement is ideal for someone who enjoys working with invoices, payments, and account records while helping maintain accurate and organized financial data. The role will contribute to billing, collections, reconciliation, and commission-related activities in a fast-paced business environment. Candidates who are comfortable using accounting software and handling high-volume transactional work will be well suited for this opportunity. Responsibilities: • Process incoming invoices, verify supporting details, and enter transactions accurately into the accounting system. • Apply customer payments, monitor account activity, and help maintain current and accurate receivable records. • Support accounts payable tasks by preparing payments, reviewing vendor information, and resolving routine discrepancies. • Track outstanding balances, follow up on past-due accounts, and assist with collection efforts effectively. • Maintain order and invoice documentation to ensure records are complete, accessible, and up to date. • Assist with commission-related calculations and reporting by reviewing supporting sales and payment data. • Reconcile cash activity and other financial records to identify variances and support month-end accuracy. • Perform data entry and administrative accounting support using QuickBooks and related financial tools.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Westland, MI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a busy finance team on a contract basis. This position focuses on supporting accounts payable operations through accurate invoice handling, timely record maintenance, and effective communication with vendors and internal partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing high volumes of financial data, and able to keep work moving efficiently in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Enter large volumes of vendor invoices and employee expense submissions into the accounting system with a strong focus on precision and turnaround time. • Review invoices against purchase orders and receipt documentation to confirm that billing details are complete and accurate. • Investigate payment or invoice variances and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to reach timely resolutions. • Organize and submit payment batches in accordance with established approval procedures and company guidelines. • Maintain accurate accounts payable files and ensure both electronic and paper records are current and easy to retrieve. • Contribute to month-end accounts payable activities by preparing supporting information and assisting with close-related tasks. • Address vendor questions related to payment status, account balances, and outstanding items in a thorough and courteous manner. • Provide general clerical and administrative assistance to support daily accounts payable operations as priorities shift.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Troy, MI
onsite
Temporary to Hire
21 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Accounting Clerk to support daily payment processing and general accounting operations for a savings and loan banking environment. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling routine administrative tasks, maintaining accuracy in financial records, and working with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate brings solid office experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage incoming documents efficiently in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities: • Receive incoming mail each day and organize documents for accurate handling and distribution. • Open, review, and sort mailed items to ensure payments and related paperwork are directed appropriately. • Scan checks and supporting documents into the processing system with a high level of accuracy. • Record and post customer payments promptly to help maintain up-to-date account information. • Perform data entry tasks involving numeric information while verifying completeness and correctness. • Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable activities as needed to support the accounting team. • Use Excel and other office tools to track transactions, organize records, and support reporting needs. • Take on additional clerical or accounting-related duties assigned by management to meet operational needs.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z