12 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 Analyst

Muskegon, MI
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to support core accounting operations, financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting. This role will help ensure accurate financial data, support month-end close, analyze account activity, and assist with process improvements across the accounting function. Based on general knowledge.Responsibilities<ul><li>Analyze financial data, account activity, and trends to support business decisions. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Review variances and investigate discrepancies in financial results. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting and accounting processes. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Office Manager

Caledonia, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Office Manager to support daily administrative and financial operations in Michigan. This position blends hands-on office coordination with core accounting support, making it ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities. The right candidate will help keep the workplace running smoothly while contributing to accounts payable, month-end activities, and front-office support. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day office operations to maintain an organized, efficient, and detail-oriented work environment. • Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and keeping records accurate and up to date. • Assist with month-end closing tasks by organizing financial documentation and supporting routine accounting processes. • Coordinate purchasing for office materials and monitor inventory levels to ensure essential supplies are always available. • Provide front-desk and receptionist support by greeting visitors, handling incoming calls, and directing inquiries appropriately. • Perform a range of administrative duties such as filing, scheduling, document preparation, and general office coordination. • Support accounting-related work by maintaining records, reconciling information, and assisting with routine financial reporting tasks. • Step in where needed across office and administrative functions to help the team meet shifting business demands.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 62500 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support client engagements in Grand Rapids, Michigan while building a long-term consulting career across a range of business environments. This permanent opportunity offers the stability of permanent employment combined with exposure to diverse accounting projects, systems, and industries. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys strengthening financial operations, expanding technical expertise, and contributing to accurate, timely reporting. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and ensuring financial data is recorded accurately and on schedule.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable and audit-ready financial records.• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for internal review, helping stakeholders understand business performance.• Analyze monthly results against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and summarizing findings for management.• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling data, validating assumptions, and updating financial models.• Use advanced Excel tools to organize large data sets, perform account analysis, and improve reporting efficiency.• Support accounting projects across different client environments, adapting quickly to new processes, software platforms, and industry requirements.• Contribute to the improvement of financial workflows and reporting practices to strengthen accuracy, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Jenison, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of a growing manufacturer of injection molding equipment in Jenison, Michigan. This role oversees core accounting activities while supporting business performance through accurate reporting, cost analysis, and financial planning. The ideal candidate brings strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage both day-to-day accounting tasks and broader operational finance responsibilities in a multi-site environment. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and aligned with reporting requirements. • Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and variance analyses to provide leadership with clear insight into business performance. • Manage general accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, balance sheet reconciliations, and actual cost tracking. • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and customer account setup while maintaining strong internal financial controls. • Support inventory, purchasing, and other operational accounting needs as business demands require. • Maintain banking relationships and coordinate matters related to credit facilities, including lines of credit and letters of credit. • Contribute to decisions involving employee benefits, insurance programs, and retirement plan administration. • Monitor credit-related activities and help evaluate customer creditworthiness to support sound financial risk management.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support client-facing accounting projects in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This permanent opportunity is designed for professionals who want steady employment while building experience across different business environments, systems, and industries. The role offers a strong foundation for career growth, exposure to diverse financial operations, and the chance to contribute to critical accounting functions for a range of organizations. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries and ensuring deadlines are met accurately.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial records.• Prepare financial statements and related supporting schedules for internal and client reporting needs.• Analyze budget-to-actual results and explain monthly variances to support business decisions.• Assist with forecasting and budgeting efforts by compiling data, reviewing trends, and updating projections.• Use advanced Excel tools to organize, validate, and analyze accounting information efficiently.• Adapt to different accounting systems and client environments while maintaining consistency and accuracy in deliverables.• Collaborate with finance teams and business partners to improve reporting quality and support ongoing accounting projects.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Treasury Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Senior Accountant & Treasury AnalystRobert Half is partnering with a growing organization to identify a detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior Accountant & Treasury Analyst to support a dynamic finance and accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning critical cash forecasting, payment planning, and intercompany cash movement processes. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining liquidity visibility, supporting reporting requirements, coordinating high-value payments, and partnering cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and accounts payable. If you are proactive, organized, and passionate about cash flow strategy and treasury operations, we’d love to connect with you. Based on general knowledge. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts at both the operating-unit and consolidated portfolio level, reconciling forecasts against actual bank activity. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support month-end close by preparing statement of cash flows reporting for both operating-level and consolidated financial reporting. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Monitor cash positions and proactively identify entities approaching minimum cash balances or covenant-related thresholds. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain a centralized tracker for large and non-routine payments, including debt service, insurance, property taxes, capital expenditures, and recurring fee obligations. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Coordinate payment timing against projected cash availability to support strong liquidity management. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Validate payment amounts and approvals with accounts payable and other internal stakeholders, while tracking payments through completion and maintaining a clear audit trail. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Execute and monitor cash transfers across operating, reserve, sweep, and corporate accounts. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain intercompany funding schedules and support consolidated cash activity reporting. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Track contributions and distributions by entity and prepare distribution recommendations based on available free cash flow. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Reconcile contribution and distribution activity to general ledger equity accounts on a monthly basis. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assist the broader accounting team with reconciliations, close-cycle activities, and other accounting support as needed beyond core treasury responsibilities. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

Kalamazoo, MI
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Temporary / Contract
15.8365 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support loan servicing operations for a banking organization in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This Contract position is ideal for someone who works accurately, manages deadlines well, and is comfortable handling high-volume administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain loan records, process servicing documentation, and contribute to efficient post-closing activities while working closely with internal teams. 100% onsite. Responsibilities:• Enter newly originated mortgage loan information into servicing systems and verify that all data is complete and accurate.• Support the administration of residential construction loans by updating records, tracking documentation, and maintaining organized files.• Examine home equity documentation packages and record relevant information promptly to ensure timely processing.• Coordinate the Guarantee Asset Protection waiver refund workflow, including data review, processing support, and status tracking.• Respond to document-related legal requests such as subpoenas by locating, compiling, and preparing the required records.• Scan, categorize, and upload loan and servicing documents into the designated record retention platform for easy retrieval.• Maintain strong productivity and accuracy levels while meeting established service, quality, and turnaround expectations.• Provide cross-functional assistance on additional loan servicing tasks and special assignments as directed by leadership.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

Grand Rapids, MI
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Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Data Entry Clerk to join a food company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who works efficiently, maintains strong accuracy, and is comfortable handling a steady flow of order information. The person in this role will support daily operations by entering and updating sales data while helping the team keep records organized and current. Responsibilities:• Enter sales orders into spreadsheets and related records with a high level of speed and accuracy.• Review incoming information for completeness and correct errors before finalizing entries.• Maintain organized digital files and ensure data is updated consistently across documents.• Support daily administrative workflows by processing a high volume of information within established timelines.• Use Microsoft Excel and Word to manage, format, and track order-related documentation.• Communicate with internal team members to clarify missing details and resolve data discrepancies.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Byron Center, MI
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a contract assignment supporting receivables cleanup and payment accuracy in Byron Center, Michigan. This contract position is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can work independently, investigate account discrepancies, and bring resolution to complex cash application and collection issues. The role will partner with internal teams and customers to improve account integrity, reduce overdue balances, and maintain timely posting and reconciliation activities. Responsibilities: • Investigate unmatched cash receipts, unidentified remittances, and invoice shortages to determine proper application and resolution. • Apply customer payments to outstanding invoices with a high level of accuracy while ensuring account records remain current. • Examine aging activity and open balances to identify overdue items, support collection efforts, and prioritize cleanup work. • Collaborate with accounts receivable staff, sales partners, customer service teams, and customers to address billing and payment discrepancies. • Perform detailed account reviews and reconciliations across large-volume portfolios to correct inconsistencies and resolve outstanding issues. • Use Microsoft Excel to sort, filter, and analyze payment and account data in order to uncover trends, exceptions, and corrective actions. • Record research outcomes, maintain thorough account documentation, and communicate progress updates on assigned accounts and cleanup initiatives. • Contribute to efforts that strengthen receivables accuracy, lower aged balances, and improve overall accounts receivable performance.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Muskegon, MI
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Temporary / Contract
20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support financial operations for a Contract to hire position based in Muskegon, Michigan. This role is expected to work approximately 10 to 15 hours per week and will help keep accounting records current, accurate, and well organized. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in QuickBooks Online and can manage core bookkeeping activities with consistency and care. Responsibilities:• Maintain complete and accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online to support day-to-day accounting activities.• Create, review, and update standard financial reports to help track routine accounting performance.• Manage outgoing payments, including preparing and issuing checks when needed.• Record incoming deposits and match them to the appropriate accounts to keep balances current.• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Provide support for limited payroll processing and maintain related payroll documentation.• Prepare financial tracking and supporting records for grant reporting requirements.• Review financial activity for accuracy, verify coding, and organize documentation for audit readiness.• Assist with additional bookkeeping and general accounting duties as business needs require.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

12 results for Accountant Entry Level in Grand Rapids, MI