11 Results for Accounting Director Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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Accounting Manager

Allegan, MI
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support day-to-day financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Allegan, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who can oversee core accounting activities with accuracy, maintain organized records across finance and employee administration, and help ensure timely month-end reporting. The position offers a hands-on opportunity to manage accounting processes, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and related operational documentation in a collaborative office environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end accounting activities, including payroll support, payables, receivables, and monthly closing tasks. • Administer payroll processing, verify time records and pay adjustments, and help maintain compliance with payroll tax requirements. • Record supplier invoices, issue payments, and investigate account differences to keep vendor balances accurate. • Prepare customer billing, post incoming payments, and monitor past-due accounts to support timely collections. • Complete bank and credit card reconciliations, review transaction coding, and maintain supporting receipt documentation. • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account analyses needed to support an accurate month-end close. • Maintain schedules for balance sheet accounts, prepaid items, deferred revenue, inventory-related adjustments, and fixed assets. • Support periodic inventory activities, including physical counts and reconciliation of inventory records. • Assist with administration and recordkeeping for employee benefits, personnel files, company policies, and document retention. • Maintain external account records such as vendor portals, tax-exemption documentation, and shipment tracking logs as needed.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

VP/Director of Finance

Kalamazoo, MI
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to provide strategic oversight for a university-based finance function in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with deep accounting and financial management expertise who can guide an established team, strengthen reporting accuracy, and translate financial results into meaningful insights for leadership. The role is fully onsite and will play an important part in budgeting, forecasting, fiscal-year planning, and overall financial stewardship. Responsibilities: • Lead and support a finance organization by directing key managers and fostering accountability across the broader team structure. • Oversee monthly close activities to ensure financial records are timely, well-supported, and aligned with sound accounting practices. • Review reports and statements for accuracy, consistency, and relevance before presenting information to senior leadership. • Interpret financial results and communicate budget performance, emerging risks, and operational trends to a range of stakeholders. • Partner on the development of annual budgets, forward-looking projections, and fiscal-year planning activities. • Maintain strong internal controls by reinforcing compliance with established financial policies and procedures. • Provide high-level guidance on year-end reporting and help ensure a smooth handoff during the transition period with outgoing leadership. • Support conversations with executives, trustees, auditors, and campus partners by presenting financial information in a clear and practical manner.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

VP/Director of Finance

Muskegon, MI
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Temporary / Contract
80 - 125 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an accomplished finance executive to provide steady leadership for a manufacturing organization on the Michigan Lakeshore. This Long-term Contract position is designed for a hands-on leader who can strengthen financial planning, improve forecast accuracy, and bring greater structure to accounting and compliance activities. The role will guide a sizable finance team, support executive decision-making with reliable analysis, and help create a more disciplined operating rhythm within a defense-focused environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the finance organization by setting direction, building accountability, and supporting the development of a team of approximately 20 professionals.• Strengthen financial planning and analysis processes by improving budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to deliver more dependable business insights.• Oversee core accounting operations, including month-end close and financial reporting, while reinforcing consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.• Direct compliance activities in a defense industry setting, ensuring readiness for audits and alignment with applicable regulatory and internal control expectations.• Evaluate current team capabilities, identify organizational gaps, and recommend restructuring or skill development plans to improve effectiveness.• Partner with senior leadership to translate financial results into actionable recommendations that support operational and strategic decisions.• Manage financial consolidation and reporting requirements for a global parent organization, including disciplined support for control-oriented reporting practices.• Use tools such as Infor Visual ERP, financial consolidation platforms, Power BI, and Excel to enhance reporting visibility and analytical rigor.• Bring stability to the finance function during the contract period by refining key processes, reinforcing leadership presence, and creating a stronger foundation for long-term success.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Corporate Controller

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting for our manufacturing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position works closely with finance and operational leadership to strengthen fiscal performance, support planning activities, and maintain compliance with internal standards and external requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving processes while guiding a high-performing team. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly close cycle and assemble financial reports for leadership, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule. • Monitor working capital performance and partner with operational stakeholders to balance cash management goals with business needs. • Coordinate the year-end audit process, prepare supporting schedules, and serve as the primary contact for external auditors. • Lead development of the annual budget by consolidating departmental input and preparing materials for executive review within established timelines. • Oversee core accounting activities, including payroll processing, retirement plan transactions, tax filings, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activity, and corporate card administration. • Supervise and develop accounting and administrative team members by setting expectations, providing guidance, and promoting accountability. • Strengthen internal controls and introduce more efficient procedures that improve reliability, consistency, and overall finance operations. • Prepare covenant calculations and related reporting to help ensure compliance with lending agreements. • Produce requested financial analyses, variance reviews, and other ad hoc reporting to support business decisions and special initiatives.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Corporate Controller

Hudsonville, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This role requires a proactive approach to managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while collaborating cross-functionally to support strategic business decisions. Based in Hudsonville, Michigan, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial success of the organization. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Analyze financial trends and provide recommendations to address potential impacts on the company and its stakeholders. • Develop and implement standardized policies, processes, and procedures to optimize financial operations. • Act as a key contributor to the management team, providing timely financial insights to support decision-making. • Manage the company’s income statement and balance sheet, ensuring effective oversight of financial results. • Lead treasury operations, including cash flow management, bank account oversight, and forecasting future funding needs. • Supervise tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to all applicable governmental requirements. • Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and enhance operational efficiency. • Direct the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Provide leadership and performance management for the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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

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

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

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

Audit Manager - Public

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role involves overseeing client engagements, providing expert consultation on complex accounting matters, and mentoring team members to support their growth and development. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality assurance services and fostering meaningful client relationships, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: • Manage all phases of client engagements, including planning, scheduling, fieldwork, and communication with clients. • Supervise and mentor staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. • Conduct detailed reviews of team members' work and ensure proper documentation for each engagement. • Research and resolve intricate accounting issues to provide accurate and reliable solutions. • Collaborate with senior leadership and partners to align engagement strategies with client needs. • Ensure compliance with internal controls, industry standards, and U.S. GAAP regulations. • Assist clients with financial statement preparation and offer insights on improving their accounting processes. • Maintain and strengthen client relationships by addressing their concerns and providing proactive advice. • Monitor project budgets and timelines to ensure efficient delivery of services.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

11 results for Accounting Director in Grand Rapids, MI