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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build, update, and monitor standard cost data for materials and labor, including the setup and maintenance of bills of materials and production routings.<br>• Investigate differences between actual and standard results by identifying cost drivers and providing clear variance analysis for plant leadership.<br>• Support month-end activities by preparing inventory-related journal entries, assisting with close processes, and validating production and cost reporting.<br>• Review labor and payroll data each week to ensure employee hours are accurately reconciled across plant and payroll records.<br>• Analyze manufacturing capacity, line utilization, and operational performance to help improve efficiency and financial outcomes.<br>• Produce recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reports that compare production results, material usage, labor performance, and key plant metrics.<br>• Track customer-owned inventory balances and usage patterns, and explain changes that affect consumption and cost performance.<br>• Identify and calculate special billing opportunities by compiling material and labor cost details tied to plant activity.<br>• Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasting, cost savings analysis, and financial support for new product costing across one or more sites.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate unmatched cash receipts, unidentified remittances, and invoice shortages to determine proper application and resolution.<br>• Apply customer payments to outstanding invoices with a high level of accuracy while ensuring account records remain current.<br>• Examine aging activity and open balances to identify overdue items, support collection efforts, and prioritize cleanup work.<br>• Collaborate with accounts receivable staff, sales partners, customer service teams, and customers to address billing and payment discrepancies.<br>• Perform detailed account reviews and reconciliations across large-volume portfolios to correct inconsistencies and resolve outstanding issues.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to sort, filter, and analyze payment and account data in order to uncover trends, exceptions, and corrective actions.<br>• Record research outcomes, maintain thorough account documentation, and communicate progress updates on assigned accounts and cleanup initiatives.<br>• Contribute to efforts that strengthen receivables accuracy, lower aged balances, and improve overall accounts receivable performance.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee customer receivables by monitoring open balances, following up on past-due invoices, and keeping account activity current and accurate.<br>• Evaluate new and existing customer credit profiles, recommend appropriate terms and limits, and take action on holds when risk warrants further review.<br>• Research billing concerns, disputed charges, and payment variances to bring accounts into balance and resolve issues promptly.<br>• Prepare and distribute customer account statements, apply incoming payments, record cash activity, and maintain supporting documentation for credits and rebates.<br>• Handle sales tax administration by maintaining exemption records, supporting tax filings, monitoring nexus-related requirements, and assisting with Avalara processes.<br>• Create journal entries and contribute to monthly close tasks by ensuring financial data is recorded completely and on schedule.<br>• Provide support for reporting, forecasting, audit preparation, and inventory-related accounting activities as needed.<br>• Work closely with sales and customer service teams to address account questions while preserving strong client relationships and service levels.<br>• Maintain organized financial records and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency within credit and collections workflows.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end vendor invoice processing in Tipalti while ensuring adherence to established financial policies and internal controls.<br>• Examine incoming bills for proper account coding, required backup, completeness, and approval readiness before submission for payment.<br>• Coordinate approval workflows by directing invoices to the appropriate reviewers, tracking pending items, and following up to prevent delays.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, documentation, and vendor questions in a timely manner.<br>• Communicate with agency contacts regarding invoice status, payment timing, approval needs, and submission expectations.<br>• Assist newly acquired agencies as they align with company accounts payable procedures and supporting systems.<br>• Maintain well-organized payables records and documentation to support audit readiness and operational consistency.<br>• 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.