12 Results for Cost Accounting Manager Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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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

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

Staff Accountant

Kentwood, MI
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join an organization in Kentwood, Michigan. This is a Long-term Contract position requiring onsite support from a hands-on accounting specialist who can quickly contribute to day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong SAP experience, solid reconciliation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, headquarters partners, and external auditors. Responsibilities:• Perform account reconciliations to resolve outstanding items and bring financial records up to date across prior accounting periods.• Prepare and post journal entries accurately while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.• Partner closely with onsite finance staff and headquarters-based team members to support ongoing accounting activities and issue resolution.• Assist with audit-related requests by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and supporting external auditors during review cycles.• Use SAP to manage accounting transactions, research discrepancies, and support month-end financial processes.• Analyze financial data in Excel using functions such as VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and macros to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.• Support corporate and sales tax accounting activities, including transaction review and related documentation.• Contribute as an individual performer who can independently execute assigned accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
onsite
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.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Grand Rapids Nt, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in individual tax preparation and a proven ability to handle complex tax scenarios, including business, trust, estate, and nonprofit returns. You will play a key role in managing client engagements, guiding tax planning and research efforts, and mentoring entry-level staff and interns. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review individual federal and state income tax returns with precision and efficiency. • Conduct in-depth tax research and draft comprehensive memoranda and client correspondence. • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations and providing expert advice. • Supervise and mentor staff and seasonal interns, reviewing their work and offering constructive feedback. • Manage federal, state, and local tax audits, addressing notices and resolving issues effectively. • Oversee multiple client portfolios, ensuring budgets and production goals are met. • Collaborate on tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes and minimize liabilities. • Utilize tax software such as CCH ProSystem fx and QuickBooks to streamline processes and ensure accuracy. • Monitor industry developments to stay informed of changes in tax laws and regulations. • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless workflow and client satisfaction.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Grand Rapids Nt, MI
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 55 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a contract assignment with a growing manufacturing organization in the Grand Rapids area. This role will support the accounting and finance team through period-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting detail oriented who is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can quickly contribute to month-end close and financial analysis activities. Responsibilities Develop and maintain reports used for financial analysis, forecasting, and business results reporting. Record costs associated with newly acquired fixed assets and maintain fixed asset records. Calculate and record depreciation expense and account for fixed asset retirements and disposals. Manage incoming accounts receivable payments and accurately post cash receipts. Reconcile bank statements and prepare related cash journal entries. Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with GAAP. Maintain and reconcile subsidiary ledgers, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. Prepare and post month-end close journal entries. Reconcile general ledger accounts and research variances. Support financial statement preparation and reporting activities. Maintain organized accounting records, documentation, and filing systems. Collaborate with accounting leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

12 results for Cost Accounting Manager in Grand Rapids, MI