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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as the primary resource for cost accounting matters at the plant, advising cross-functional teams on costing practices and financial impact.<br>• Collaborate with supply chain and engineering partners to establish, evaluate, and maintain direct material standards used for planning, budgeting, and forecasting.<br>• Work with manufacturing engineering to keep labor standards current, reflect process updates in system routings, and align costing data with shop-floor operations.<br>• Review overhead application methods across products and production groups, track key cost drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Assess supplier pricing against historical benchmarks, build complete cost summaries, maintain item cost records, and finalize system updates.<br>• Compare actual production results to expected cost models, investigate differences, and support costing decisions tied to engineering change activity.<br>• Contribute to month-end close, recurring financial reporting, and special analysis requests by identifying data sources and preparing meaningful output for stakeholders.<br>• 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.<br>• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, explain root causes to finance and operations leaders, and help drive corrective action and continuous improvement.<br>• Strengthen costing processes, reporting routines, and internal controls by documenting procedures and training business partners when needed.
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the <strong>Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys leading transactional accounting teams, improving processes, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the company’s cash inflows and outflows. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in developing staff, strengthening internal controls, and partnering with leadership to improve financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Provide leadership and oversight for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop AP and AR team members</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, customer invoices, cash applications, and collections</li><li>Monitor AP and AR aging and work with the team to resolve outstanding issues</li><li>Oversee customer collections and help establish effective processes for managing past-due accounts</li><li>Ensure vendors and suppliers are paid accurately and on time</li><li>Review and improve processes, workflows, and internal controls within the AP and AR functions</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and accruals</li><li>Review key balance sheet accounts and support the accuracy of financial records</li><li>Partner with operations, purchasing, sales, and other internal departments to resolve billing, payment, and customer account issues</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance metrics for the AP and AR teams</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed</li><li>Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a team in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting activities by helping keep financial records accurate, payments processed correctly, and transactions properly documented. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with detailed financial information, and able to contribute across both accounting and administrative functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Reconcile bank activity on a daily and monthly basis to ensure account balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly.<br>• Record and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with careful attention to timing, coding, and completeness.<br>• Review invoices and payment details, verify banking information, and process financial transactions with accuracy.<br>• Monitor account activity for irregularities, research questionable items, and escalate potential fraud concerns when needed.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and update accounting records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness.<br>• Provide clerical and administrative support to the accounting team, including routine reporting and data entry tasks.<br>• Assist with tracking outstanding payments and supporting follow-up efforts to help maintain healthy cash flow.<br>• Use accounting systems and spreadsheets to enter, review, and manage financial data efficiently.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Property Accountant to oversee accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial and residential properties in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in producing accurate financial records, maintaining reliable property-level reporting, and supporting operational teams with timely accounting insight. The ideal candidate brings strong property accounting expertise, hands-on experience with AppFolio, and a proactive approach to improving processes and resolving issues.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of owned and managed real estate assets, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completely.<br>• Review account activity for proper coding and classification, and post adjustments or corrections when needed to maintain clean financial records.<br>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and support month-end close activities with accurate schedules and supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned properties and confirm balances align with underlying records and reconciliations.<br>• Enter and post journal entries, accruals, and other general ledger updates in accordance with accounting standards and internal requirements.<br>• Provide functional support within AppFolio by troubleshooting issues, refining system setup, and strengthening alignment between accounting and property management workflows.<br>• Contribute to reporting improvements by helping develop more efficient management reports and investor-related accounting outputs.<br>• Partner with property management teams on annual tenant reconciliation activities, budgeting support, and ongoing financial or operational accounting needs.<br>• Assist with broader accounting initiatives, including system-related implementation efforts and ad hoc support for the corporate accounting team.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join our client's team and contribute to accurate, timely, and insightful external and internal financial reporting. This hybrid role is well suited for an accountant who combines strong technical knowledge with sound analytical judgment and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring public accounting or audit experience, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively across reporting, compliance, and leadership support activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and coordinate periodic external filings, including annual, quarterly, and current reports, while helping ensure compliance with applicable reporting standards and deadlines.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting matters related to recurring and non-routine transactions, and develop clear documentation to support financial statement conclusions.</p><p>• Manage accounting activities in selected technical areas such as debt and equity-based compensation as part of the monthly and quarterly close process.</p><p>• Develop, perform, and maintain internal control procedures that support a strong compliance framework and reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Produce financial statements, supporting schedules, reconciliations, and detailed tie-out documentation for reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Create recurring and ad hoc management reports that provide leadership with meaningful financial information and performance insights.</p><p>• Analyze actual financial results against forecasts or plans and identify notable trends, risks, or variances.</p><p>• Partner with internal and external auditors by supplying requested workpapers, account support, and control evidence for assigned areas.</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Trust & Estate Tax Manager to support a growing public accounting practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position focuses on advising high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and related entities on complex tax matters involving trusts, estates, gifts, and individual income tax. The role offers the opportunity to lead sophisticated engagements, strengthen client relationships, and guide team members in delivering accurate, timely, and strategic tax services.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead fiduciary, estate, gift, and individual tax engagements from initial planning through final submission, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Examine complex federal, state, and local filings, including trust, estate, and gift tax returns, and confirm compliance with current tax rules.<br>• Counsel clients on matters involving fiduciary taxation, wealth transfer planning, charitable strategies, and estate administration considerations.<br>• Investigate technical tax questions related to trusts, estates, and privately held entities, and develop practical recommendations for resolution.<br>• Partner with colleagues across office locations and service areas to provide a consistent, high-quality client experience.<br>• Oversee staff assignments, review completed work, and provide coaching that supports technical growth and career development.<br>• Direct engagement workflow by managing timelines, budgets, staffing needs, and overall project execution.<br>• Identify planning opportunities that may reduce tax exposure and help clients respond effectively to evolving tax legislation.<br>• Contribute to business development efforts by expanding client relationships, recognizing additional service opportunities, and supporting practice growth.<br>• Promote adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality expectations in all client engagements.