14 Results for Accountant Entry Level Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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Accounting Clerk

Holland, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 58000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Holland, Michigan. This role will handle core accounting activities across payables, receivables, and recordkeeping while helping maintain accurate financial data and timely transaction processing. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with accounting software, strong data entry accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in alignment with company procedures.• Maintain customer billing records, issue invoices, and follow up on outstanding balances to support steady cash flow.• Enter financial transactions into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.• Reconcile account activity by reviewing discrepancies and assisting with corrections to ensure reliable records.• Update and organize accounting files, reports, and transaction histories for easy retrieval and audit readiness.• Use accounting software and invoice processing tools to record, track, and monitor daily accounting activity.• Partner with internal teams to resolve payment, billing, and documentation issues in a timely manner.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Muskegon, MI
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations in Muskegon, Michigan. This position is ideal for someone who brings practical experience in payables, receivables, and transactional accounting within a high-volume environment. The selected candidate will help keep records current, resolve account issues, and contribute to accurate month-end activities while working across internal teams and external contacts. Responsibilities:• Manage invoice intake, verify supporting details, and coordinate timely payment processing for accounts payable transactions.• Record incoming payments, apply cash receipts accurately, and provide day-to-day support for accounts receivable functions.• Compare account activity against vendor and customer records to identify and correct discrepancies.• Investigate billing, invoice, and payment issues and follow through to resolution with the appropriate parties.• Maintain organized financial files and ensure accounting documentation is complete, accurate, and easy to retrieve.• Assist with closing tasks by preparing reconciliations and supporting the review of account balances.• Enter, update, and monitor accounting information within a large-scale enterprise software system.• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to address questions related to account status and transaction details.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Muskegon, MI
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in Muskegon, Michigan on a contract basis. This role supports core financial activities by managing transactional accounting work, maintaining accurate records, and helping day-to-day processes run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in accounting operations and can work carefully with invoices, purchase orders, reconciliations, and billing-related tasks. Responsibilities:• Oversee the preparation and processing of purchase orders while ensuring details are complete and entered on schedule.• Generate customer billing documents and confirm supporting information is accurate before invoices are issued.• Record incoming invoice data in the appropriate systems and help keep financial documentation organized and current.• Review company credit card activity, match charges to records, and investigate any inconsistencies that arise.• Provide day-to-day support across accounting workflows, including assistance with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.• Maintain accurate accounting records and help ensure routine transactions are documented in alignment with internal standards.• Partner with internal team members to address billing questions, clarify payment details, and support smooth financial operations
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Holland, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations and systems-driven accounting processes for a manufacturing organization in Holland, Michigan. This position blends hands-on accounting work with process improvement, helping ensure accurate records, reliable reporting, and smooth coordination across multiple sites. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, confidence working in ERP environments, and the ability to strengthen workflows through thoughtful use of technology and reporting tools. Responsibilities:• Support monthly and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audit-ready financial records.• Review payables and receivables activity to identify patterns, resolve aging or credit-related issues, and maintain accurate intercompany and uninvoiced receipt balances.• Record and validate financial transactions such as cash postings, employee expense summaries, and payroll or card-related entries within the general ledger.• Maintain accurate customer and supplier master data, including payment terms, tax settings, and credit parameters, to protect data quality across accounting systems.• Act as a key resource for the accounting team on Epicor and related applications by answering user questions, troubleshooting issues, and improving day-to-day system usage.• Develop more efficient accounting workflows by leveraging ERP capabilities, advanced Excel functions, and practical automation opportunities.• Build and refine reports, queries, and other system-based outputs that support financial review, management reporting, and operational analysis.• Coordinate with internal technology teams and external vendors during software updates, feature testing, access management, and data integrity efforts.• Provide backup support for essential accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense processing tasks to maintain continuity in a multi-site environment.• Contribute to audit support activities, documentation requests, staff training on system functionality, and ongoing process improvement initiatives.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Augusta, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a healthcare organization in Augusta, Michigan. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with daily and monthly accounting activity, and helping ensure timely reporting across key accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in transactional accounting and general ledger support, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support month-end close activities. • Process vendor invoices, monitor payment schedules, and maintain organized accounts payable records. • Record incoming payments, track outstanding balances, and support accounts receivable follow-up efforts. • Maintain financial data within QuickBooks and help ensure consistency across accounting documentation. • Assist in preparing routine financial reports and supporting schedules for internal review. • Review accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Muskegon, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Accounting Manager 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. Primary Responsibilities<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>
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Contract position based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed financial work in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial data, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting deadlines.• Maintain the general ledger by recording and validating financial activity with a high degree of accuracy.• Prepare and post journal entries while verifying that supporting documentation is complete and appropriate.• Perform detailed reconciliations for accounts and resolve discrepancies by researching underlying transactions.• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate variances to keep cash records aligned with financial statements.• Support governmental accounting processes, including work tied to public-sector reporting requirements and compliance needs.• Assist with property tax accounting by tracking related activity, preparing analyses, and maintaining accurate records.• Monitor revenue-related transactions to help ensure proper recognition, classification, and reporting of incoming funds.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Norton Shores, MI
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Norton Shores, Michigan. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily transactional activity, and supporting period-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across reconciliations, general ledger activity, and financial close processes while working effectively with both internal teams and external customers. Responsibilities: • Manage daily cash activity by recording deposits, applying incoming payments to customer accounts, and handling credit card transactions with accuracy. • Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances, provide account statements upon request, and help maintain timely collections follow-up. • Create and distribute invoices each day, update shipment-related tracking details, and maintain organized supporting documentation. • Submit required invoices through customer portal systems and ensure billing records remain current and complete. • Process assigned vendor invoices, review account statements, and resolve discrepancies to support accurate accounts payable records. • Prepare monthly commission reporting for external representatives and circulate finalized reports on schedule. • Support accounting operations through journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and bank reconciliation work. • Assist with financial statement preparation, audit support, daily mail distribution, and other accounting or administrative duties assigned by leadership.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Comstock Park, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accountant to support core accounting operations and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for our service organization in Grand Rapids NW. The Sr. Accountant is well suited for an organized individual who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys balancing routine close activities with process improvement work. The ideal candidate will contribute across general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash activity, and audit support while helping strengthen the reliability of accounting processes. Responsibilities:• Lead key portions of the monthly close cycle, including preparing financial entries, reviewing inventory-related calculations, evaluating gross margin results, and supporting the completion of monthly statements.• Analyze general ledger activity and perform account reconciliations to confirm balances are accurate, complete, and properly documented.• Prepare revenue-related reporting and record journal entries that support compliant and timely financial reporting.• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and process necessary banking adjustments.• Maintain lien documentation for customer purchases in accordance with company policies and recordkeeping standards.• Support annual audit preparation by assembling schedules, organizing requested documentation, and assisting leadership with auditor inquiries.• Manage cash tracking activities by recording transactions, assisting with banking approvals, and processing online banking actions such as uploads or voids when authorized.• Maintain fixed asset records within Epicor and external asset management software, and keep intercompany billing activity current between related entities.• Update quarterly tax support schedules with eligible project revenue, cost details, and international shipping documentation, while also contributing to special projects and accounting process improvements.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Comstock Park, MI
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support a premium furniture manufacturer in Comstock Park, Michigan through a Long-term Contract engagement. This role will help maintain continuity across core accounting operations while bringing stronger visibility to product costing, inventory accuracy, and margin performance in a mixed-model manufacturing environment. The position will also provide practical insight into costing methods, forecasting opportunities, and process improvements that can strengthen financial decision-making across the business. Responsibilities: • Oversee product and job costing activities for custom and standard manufacturing work, ensuring cost data supports accurate pricing and profitability analysis. • Perform period-end inventory review activities, including count validation, reconciliation, and follow-up on discrepancies that affect financial results. • Lead annual cost updates for existing and newly introduced products, refining assumptions for labor, materials, and machine-related inputs. • Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances to identify unusual cost patterns, margin leakage, and areas where standards may no longer reflect actual operations. • Partner with finance, operations, sales, and product teams to improve cost visibility for new products, commodity-driven inputs, and customer-specific work. • Evaluate current costing practices and recommend practical enhancements that simplify workflows while improving reliability and consistency. • Support month-end close and recurring forecasting cycles by delivering accurate cost-related reporting and financial insights. • Provide informed guidance on business system usage and cost accounting controls, including support for process changes or future platform-related adjustments when needed. • Document key cost accounting procedures and highlight operational or reporting gaps to reduce dependency on individual knowledge and strengthen business continuity.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Grand Rapids Nt, MI
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in payables, general ledger activity, and intercompany transactions while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to daily accounting workflows, assist with close activities, and help ensure reliable financial records across multiple entities. Responsibilities: • Review and process a high volume of invoices, confirm supporting documentation, assign accurate coding, and coordinate timely payments. • Handle intercompany accounting tasks by recording activity, reconciling balances, and resolving due to and due from differences across related entities. • Prepare and enter journal entries with careful attention to accuracy, supporting schedules, and established deadlines. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to maintain complete and dependable financial records. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close by organizing account activity, validating balances, and supporting required deadlines. • Research payment, posting, and account discrepancies and work with internal partners to bring issues to resolution quickly. • Support reconciliation efforts and monitor transaction accuracy to strengthen the integrity of financial data. • Partner with accounting and operational teams to ensure transactions are recorded correctly and processed on schedule. • Use accounting software and Microsoft Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Kalamazoo, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 56000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate portfolio in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This role focuses on maintaining accurate property-level records, managing payables, and preparing reliable financial information for internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience with property management systems, and a detail-oriented approach to reconciliations and reporting. Responsibilities: • Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for assigned properties, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with accrual-based accounting principles. • Process vendor invoices and payments in a timely manner while verifying coding, approvals, and supporting documentation. • Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and property-related subledgers to resolve discrepancies promptly. • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for property portfolios, helping stakeholders understand operating performance. • Review property income and expenses for accuracy, identify variances, and investigate unusual account activity. • Utilize AppFolio to manage accounting workflows, track financial data, and support day-to-day property accounting activities. • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather financial information, answer accounting questions, and improve reporting accuracy.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Battle Creek, MI
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Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable part-time Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for an organization in Battle Creek, Michigan. This is an onsite,Contract opportunity offering approximately 20 flexible hours per week and an immediate start. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, support routine audit-related activities, and ensure essential bookkeeping work continues smoothly while the team is short-staffed. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices accurately and ensure payments are tracked in a timely manner.• Maintain core bookkeeping activities so daily financial operations continue without disruption.• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including recording transactions and monitoring outstanding items.• Reconcile bank activity and review financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies.• Assist with audit preparation by organizing documentation and completing assigned accounting support tasks.• Create and update business forms and templates within PandaDoc as needed.• Use Excel and QuickBooks to manage financial data, prepare reports, and keep records current.• Collaborate closely with team members, communicate clearly, and seek clarification when needed to keep work moving efficiently.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Allegan, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Direct monthly close activities, ensuring financial data is recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are consistently met. • Oversee general ledger maintenance, including review of journal entries and verification of supporting documentation. • Manage account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and maintain reliable financial records. • Coordinate preparation for financial statement audits by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting compliance efforts. • Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to promote timely processing, cash flow visibility, and effective controls. • Utilize QuickBooks to monitor accounting activity, maintain system accuracy, and generate routine financial information. • Support accounting aspects of acquisitions by assisting with due diligence, transaction-related reporting, and post-close financial alignment. • Participate in merger integration work as needed, helping incorporate financial processes and reporting into the broader organization.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

14 results for Accountant Entry Level in Grand Rapids, MI