<p>Our client is seeking a dynamic and accomplished <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to play a key leadership role within a large, fast-paced organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to drive financial accuracy, support strategic initiatives, and lead a high-performing team in a complex corporate environment. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close-related tasks.</li><li>Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to support timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Review financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Supervise and develop accounting team members, including assigning work, reviewing output, and providing coaching.</li><li>Partner with finance, tax, treasury, audit, and operational teams to address accounting issues and improve workflows.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests and assist with documentation and remediation efforts.</li><li>Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.</li><li>Analyze financial results, identify variances and trends, and communicate findings to management.</li><li>Participate in process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting support, and special projects as needed.</li><li>Monitor balance sheet accounts and ensure adequate documentation is maintained.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a Contract basis. This position will play a key role in monitoring project costs, supporting reliable financial reporting, and helping maintain accurate billing and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate brings experience in project or cost accounting and can collaborate effectively with operations, project teams, and finance stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate project-related invoices to confirm accurate coding, supporting records, and alignment with approved job costs.<br>• Produce and update cost analyses that highlight spending trends, budget performance, and project variances.<br>• Oversee monthly progress billing activities to ensure customer invoices are prepared correctly and issued on schedule.<br>• Manage lien waiver records and follow through on documentation required for payment processing and compliance.<br>• Reconcile job cost activity, research inconsistencies, and resolve accounting issues tied to project financials.<br>• Track commitments, subcontractor charges, and change order impacts to maintain visibility into total project cost exposure.<br>• Contribute to month-end accounting tasks by preparing entries, reports, and reconciliations related to project activity.<br>• Maintain organized financial files and job cost documentation to support internal review and external audit requests.<br>• Work closely with project managers and operational leaders to reinforce cost control practices across active jobs.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Allegan, Michigan. This role oversees the accuracy of financial records, supports timely reporting, and helps maintain strong day-to-day processes across payables, receivables, and the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to month-end activities, audit support, and reconciliation work while also contributing to acquisition-related accounting and integration efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly close activities, ensuring financial data is recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are consistently met.<br>• Oversee general ledger maintenance, including review of journal entries and verification of supporting documentation.<br>• Manage account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Coordinate preparation for financial statement audits by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting compliance efforts.<br>• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to promote timely processing, cash flow visibility, and effective controls.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to monitor accounting activity, maintain system accuracy, and generate routine financial information.<br>• Support accounting aspects of acquisitions by assisting with due diligence, transaction-related reporting, and post-close financial alignment.<br>• Participate in merger integration work as needed, helping incorporate financial processes and reporting into the broader organization.