16 Results for Accounting Specialist Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Muskegon, MI
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a well-known company in Muskegon, Michigan. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and helping keep customer accounts current. The person in this role will support core receivables activities, collaborate with internal teams, and contribute to timely, accurate cash application and collections processes. Responsibilities:• Record daily customer payments, deposits, and cash activity while ensuring totals are accurate and balanced.• Apply incoming funds to the correct customer accounts and open invoices with a high level of precision.• Maintain customer account details in the system and keep records current, organized, and accurate.• Review account balances regularly, reconcile discrepancies, and investigate payment variances or unresolved items.• Track outstanding receivables using aging reports and assist with commercial collections to support timely payment.• Prepare account statements, receivable reports, and related documentation for internal review and customer follow-up.• Partner with billing, customer service, and other internal teams to address invoice questions and payment concerns.• Assist with month-end accounts receivable tasks, including reconciliations and reporting support.• Follow established accounting policies and internal procedures to maintain compliance and consistency in receivables processing.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Kentwood, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position is ideal for someone who can manage customer payments, maintain accurate billing records, and follow up effectively on outstanding balances. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can balance transactional accuracy with strong communication across internal teams and commercial customers. This position is HYBRID. Responsibilities:• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely payment activity.• Apply incoming payments correctly, reconcile remittance details, and investigate discrepancies affecting account balances.• Monitor open receivables and conduct commercial collections efforts through consistent, effective customer outreach.• Review aging reports regularly and escalate unresolved past-due items to help reduce outstanding balances.• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account-related exceptions.• Prepare account updates and collection status information for leadership and other stakeholders as needed.• Maintain documentation for payment activity, collection efforts, and account adjustments in accordance with company practices.• Support ongoing improvements in receivables workflows, including updates tied to process or system changes when required.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

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

Payroll Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to support accurate, compliant payroll operations for a workforce of more than 300 employees in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in delivering dependable payroll processing, maintaining precise records, and serving as a reliable resource for employees, internal teams, and external partners. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to improving payroll workflows and system performance. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for a multi-employee population, ensuring pay is delivered correctly and on schedule. • Investigate and resolve payroll issues such as deduction inconsistencies, payment errors, and off-cycle check requests with attention to detail and urgency. • Monitor payroll activities for adherence to tax regulations, benefit withholdings, and company policies related to compensation and time off. • Review employee payroll data, benefit elections, and supporting records through routine audits to maintain accuracy and compliance. • Maintain organized and current payroll documentation, including transaction records and employee-related payroll files. • Produce payroll-related reports that support verification, auditing, workforce analysis, and management decision-making. • Respond to payroll questions from employees and partner contacts, providing clear guidance and timely resolution to concerns. • Train new users on timekeeping and benefits platforms to promote a smooth onboarding experience and effective system usage. • Partner with the broader team to enhance payroll processes, support system updates and testing, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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

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

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

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

Financial Analyst

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate cost analysis, performance reporting, and financial insight for the plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role partners closely with plant leadership and business unit stakeholders to evaluate operating results, strengthen cost controls, and support forecasting and budgeting activities. The position also contributes to month-end close, standard cost maintenance, and financial analysis that helps guide production and profitability decisions. Responsibilities: • Build, update, and monitor standard cost data for materials and labor, including the setup and maintenance of bills of materials and production routings. • Investigate differences between actual and standard results by identifying cost drivers and providing clear variance analysis for plant leadership. • Support month-end activities by preparing inventory-related journal entries, assisting with close processes, and validating production and cost reporting. • Review labor and payroll data each week to ensure employee hours are accurately reconciled across plant and payroll records. • Analyze manufacturing capacity, line utilization, and operational performance to help improve efficiency and financial outcomes. • Produce recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reports that compare production results, material usage, labor performance, and key plant metrics. • Track customer-owned inventory balances and usage patterns, and explain changes that affect consumption and cost performance. • Identify and calculate special billing opportunities by compiling material and labor cost details tied to plant activity. • Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasting, cost savings analysis, and financial support for new product costing across one or more sites.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Credit and Collections Specialist

Muskegon, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
57000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit and Collections Specialist to support financial operations for a manufacturing company in Muskegon, Michigan. This role focuses on strengthening cash flow, evaluating customer creditworthiness, and maintaining accurate receivables and tax records. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to collaborate across accounting, sales, and service teams. Responsibilities: • Oversee customer receivables by monitoring open balances, following up on past-due invoices, and keeping account activity current and accurate. • Evaluate new and existing customer credit profiles, recommend appropriate terms and limits, and take action on holds when risk warrants further review. • Research billing concerns, disputed charges, and payment variances to bring accounts into balance and resolve issues promptly. • Prepare and distribute customer account statements, apply incoming payments, record cash activity, and maintain supporting documentation for credits and rebates. • Handle sales tax administration by maintaining exemption records, supporting tax filings, monitoring nexus-related requirements, and assisting with Avalara processes. • Create journal entries and contribute to monthly close tasks by ensuring financial data is recorded completely and on schedule. • Provide support for reporting, forecasting, audit preparation, and inventory-related accounting activities as needed. • Work closely with sales and customer service teams to address account questions while preserving strong client relationships and service levels. • Maintain organized financial records and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency within credit and collections workflows.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Tax Advisory Manager

Ada, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Tax Advisory Manager to join a growing advisory team in Ada, Michigan. In this role, you will guide closely held businesses and business owners through tax-sensitive decisions, offering strategic insight on planning, transactions, and organizational structure. This position combines technical tax leadership with client relationship management, helping deliver practical recommendations that support long-term business objectives. You will also contribute to team development and help strengthen the firm’s advisory capabilities through high-quality service and thoughtful collaboration. Responsibilities: • Direct advisory engagements for privately owned businesses and their stakeholders, providing guidance on tax strategy, entity structure, transaction planning, and business consulting matters. • Evaluate the tax impact of acquisitions, sales, reorganizations, and other major business events, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients. • Perform in-depth research on complex federal and state tax issues and prepare clear, supportable conclusions for client decision-making. • Review memoranda, tax analyses, projections, and related deliverables to ensure technical soundness, accuracy, and alignment with client goals. • Oversee several engagements at once, managing timelines, budgets, staffing needs, and overall quality of work product. • Track engagement progress and financial performance by monitoring workload distribution, utilization, realization, and billing activity. • Partner with colleagues across practice areas to develop coordinated solutions for multifaceted client challenges. • Coach, supervise, and develop tax professionals through regular feedback, training, and effective delegation of responsibilities. • Expand advisory service opportunities by deepening client relationships, supporting business development efforts, and maintaining a strong network. • Recommend process enhancements and practical innovations that improve service delivery, team efficiency, and client outcomes.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Middleville, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations at our facility in Middleville, Michigan. This role will take ownership of product costing activities, provide insight into manufacturing performance, and work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory-related accounting, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Act as the primary resource for cost accounting matters at the plant, advising cross-functional teams on costing practices and financial impact. • Collaborate with supply chain and engineering partners to establish, evaluate, and maintain direct material standards used for planning, budgeting, and forecasting. • Work with manufacturing engineering to keep labor standards current, reflect process updates in system routings, and align costing data with shop-floor operations. • Review overhead application methods across products and production groups, track key cost drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency. • Assess supplier pricing against historical benchmarks, build complete cost summaries, maintain item cost records, and finalize system updates. • Compare actual production results to expected cost models, investigate differences, and support costing decisions tied to engineering change activity. • Contribute to month-end close, recurring financial reporting, and special analysis requests by identifying data sources and preparing meaningful output for stakeholders. • Lead or assist with standard cost revisions and periodic cost roll activities to ensure bills of material, routing structures, labor assumptions, and overhead rates remain current. • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, explain root causes to finance and operations leaders, and help drive corrective action and continuous improvement. • Strengthen costing processes, reporting routines, and internal controls by documenting procedures and training business partners when needed.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support construction projects in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in managing project-level financial performance from initial setup through final closeout, while partnering closely with project teams to keep reporting accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work confidently across multiple active jobs. Responsibilities: • Manage the financial lifecycle of assigned construction projects, including initial job setup, ongoing maintenance, and final project closeout. • Work closely with Project Managers to review cost activity, maintain accurate forecasting, and support appropriate revenue recognition throughout the project. • Evaluate subcontractor invoices and job-related costs for accuracy, approval readiness, and issue resolution. • Prepare monthly cost reporting that highlights budget performance, emerging variances, and financial risks affecting project outcomes. • Administer progress billing processes, including tracking billed versus earned revenue and monitoring overbilling or underbilling positions. • Compile sworn statements and oversee lien waiver documentation to support project compliance requirements. • Assist with subcontract documentation, change order processing, and updates to contract terms as project needs evolve. • Track receivables, retention balances, and payment activity to help maintain healthy project cash flow. • Ensure project accounting data is accurately reflected in broader company financial reporting and identify improvements to reporting controls and processes.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Sr Accounts Payable Analyst

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr Accounts Payable Analyst to support high-volume vendor payment operations for our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, responsiveness, and strong follow-through while working across multiple priorities. You will play a key part in keeping invoice workflows moving efficiently, resolving payables issues, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external processing resources to maintain smooth operations. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end vendor invoice processing in Tipalti while ensuring adherence to established financial policies and internal controls. • Examine incoming bills for proper account coding, required backup, completeness, and approval readiness before submission for payment. • Coordinate approval workflows by directing invoices to the appropriate reviewers, tracking pending items, and following up to prevent delays. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, documentation, and vendor questions in a timely manner. • Communicate with agency contacts regarding invoice status, payment timing, approval needs, and submission expectations. • Assist newly acquired agencies as they align with company accounts payable procedures and supporting systems. • Maintain well-organized payables records and documentation to support audit readiness and operational consistency. • Contribute to month-end close tasks and provide support for outsourced processing activities by clarifying procedures, reviewing work quality, and escalating recurring issues when needed.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

16 results for Accounting Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI