<p>Our client is seeking a dynamic and accomplished <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to play a key leadership role within a large, fast-paced organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to drive financial accuracy, support strategic initiatives, and lead a high-performing team in a complex corporate environment. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close-related tasks.</li><li>Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to support timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Review financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Supervise and develop accounting team members, including assigning work, reviewing output, and providing coaching.</li><li>Partner with finance, tax, treasury, audit, and operational teams to address accounting issues and improve workflows.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests and assist with documentation and remediation efforts.</li><li>Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.</li><li>Analyze financial results, identify variances and trends, and communicate findings to management.</li><li>Participate in process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting support, and special projects as needed.</li><li>Monitor balance sheet accounts and ensure adequate documentation is maintained.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support financial leadership for a machinery manufacturing operation in Caledonia, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will oversee core accounting activities, deliver timely and accurate reporting, and provide insight that strengthens operational and financial performance. The role works closely with plant and business leaders to guide planning, improve controls, and support sound decision-making across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly and annual closing activities to ensure accurate financial statements and dependable reporting timelines.<br>• Administer the general ledger and maintain complete accounting documentation within Sage 500.<br>• Lead the teams responsible for payables, receivables, fixed asset accounting, and credit oversight to support smooth daily operations.<br>• Produce recurring financial packages for the parent organization, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end submissions.<br>• Evaluate profit and loss results, balance sheet activity, labor costs, material usage, and overall business performance to identify trends and risks.<br>• Drive forecasting, annual budget development, and capital planning support to align financial targets with operational needs.<br>• Manage percentage-of-completion accounting and completed contract reporting in accordance with applicable standards.<br>• Support cash planning, tax-related filings, government reporting obligations, and annual audit requirements while reinforcing internal control practices.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders on project analysis, sales outlook reviews, expense management, and process improvements that enhance plant performance.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in Muskegon, Michigan on a contract basis. This role supports core financial activities by managing transactional accounting work, maintaining accurate records, and helping day-to-day processes run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in accounting operations and can work carefully with invoices, purchase orders, reconciliations, and billing-related tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and processing of purchase orders while ensuring details are complete and entered on schedule.</p><p>• Generate customer billing documents and confirm supporting information is accurate before invoices are issued.</p><p>• Record incoming invoice data in the appropriate systems and help keep financial documentation organized and current.</p><p>• Review company credit card activity, match charges to records, and investigate any inconsistencies that arise.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day support across accounting workflows, including assistance with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.</p><p>• Maintain accurate accounting records and help ensure routine transactions are documented in alignment with internal standards.</p><p>• Partner with internal team members to address billing questions, clarify payment details, and support smooth financial operations</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Assurance Manager to join a public accounting team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position leads assurance and attest engagements for a varied portfolio of clients, including privately owned companies and nonprofit organizations, while maintaining strong quality standards and trusted client relationships. The role is well suited for a hands-on leader who can guide teams, oversee multiple engagements at once, and contribute to the continued success of a collaborative firm environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead audit, review, and compilation assignments from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring each engagement progresses efficiently and meets high-quality expectations.<br>• Direct engagement teams by assigning work, reviewing output, and coaching staff members to support both performance and development.<br>• Analyze risk areas and internal control environments to shape effective engagement strategies tailored to each client.<br>• Examine financial statements, workpapers, and related records to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable accounting and auditing standards.<br>• Monitor timelines, budgets, staffing, and workflow so client commitments are met without compromising quality.<br>• Investigate complex technical accounting, assurance, and reporting matters and determine practical, standards-based resolutions.<br>• Advise clients and internal teams on applicable regulatory and compliance considerations, including relevant assurance requirements.<br>• Partner with firm leadership on client service efforts, practice growth initiatives, recruiting, and staff development activities.<br>• Recommend process improvements that strengthen engagement execution and deliver added value to clients.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the finance organization by setting direction, building accountability, and supporting the development of a team of approximately 20 professionals.</p><p>• Strengthen financial planning and analysis processes by improving budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to deliver more dependable business insights.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting operations, including month-end close and financial reporting, while reinforcing consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.</p><p>• Direct compliance activities in a defense industry setting, ensuring readiness for audits and alignment with applicable regulatory and internal control expectations.</p><p>• Evaluate current team capabilities, identify organizational gaps, and recommend restructuring or skill development plans to improve effectiveness.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to translate financial results into actionable recommendations that support operational and strategic decisions.</p><p>• Manage financial consolidation and reporting requirements for a global parent organization, including disciplined support for control-oriented reporting practices.</p><p>• Use tools such as Infor Visual ERP, financial consolidation platforms, Power BI, and Excel to enhance reporting visibility and analytical rigor.</p><p>• 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.</p>
We are looking for a Reconciliation Specialist to support a wholesale distribution organization in Kentwood, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong reconciliation expertise, experience with accruals, and a solid understanding of inventory-related accounting in a manufacturing setting. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, investigate variances, and contribute to timely close activities while partnering with both finance and operational teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Reconcile bank activity, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger balances to ensure financial information remains complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare journal entries and record accruals that support monthly accounting activity and reporting needs.<br>• Review inventory-related transactions, perform inventory reconciliations, and assist with accounting tasks tied to stock movement and valuation.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by organizing supporting schedules and resolving outstanding items.<br>• Investigate account variances and exceptions, identify root causes, and work toward timely resolution of discrepancies.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and follow established internal control procedures across accounting processes.<br>• Respond to audit support requests by gathering records and providing clear backup for transactions and balances.<br>• Collaborate with finance and operations personnel in a manufacturing environment to improve accuracy across reconciliations and reporting.<br>• Complete recurring daily reconciliation activities, including review of credit card transactions and related account balances.
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.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for a multi-employee population, ensuring pay is delivered correctly and on schedule.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll issues such as deduction inconsistencies, payment errors, and off-cycle check requests with attention to detail and urgency.<br>• Monitor payroll activities for adherence to tax regulations, benefit withholdings, and company policies related to compensation and time off.<br>• Review employee payroll data, benefit elections, and supporting records through routine audits to maintain accuracy and compliance.<br>• Maintain organized and current payroll documentation, including transaction records and employee-related payroll files.<br>• Produce payroll-related reports that support verification, auditing, workforce analysis, and management decision-making.<br>• Respond to payroll questions from employees and partner contacts, providing clear guidance and timely resolution to concerns.<br>• Train new users on timekeeping and benefits platforms to promote a smooth onboarding experience and effective system usage.<br>• Partner with the broader team to enhance payroll processes, support system updates and testing, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support monthly and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audit-ready financial records.</p><p>• Review payables and receivables activity to identify patterns, resolve aging or credit-related issues, and maintain accurate intercompany and uninvoiced receipt balances.</p><p>• Record and validate financial transactions such as cash postings, employee expense summaries, and payroll or card-related entries within the general ledger.</p><p>• Maintain accurate customer and supplier master data, including payment terms, tax settings, and credit parameters, to protect data quality across accounting systems.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Develop more efficient accounting workflows by leveraging ERP capabilities, advanced Excel functions, and practical automation opportunities.</p><p>• Build and refine reports, queries, and other system-based outputs that support financial review, management reporting, and operational analysis.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal technology teams and external vendors during software updates, feature testing, access management, and data integrity efforts.</p><p>• Provide backup support for essential accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense processing tasks to maintain continuity in a multi-site environment.</p><p>• Contribute to audit support activities, documentation requests, staff training on system functionality, and ongoing process improvement initiatives.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced accountant to support core accounting operations and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for our service organization in Grand Rapids NW. The Sr. Accountant is well suited for an organized individual who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys balancing routine close activities with process improvement work. The ideal candidate will contribute across general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash activity, and audit support while helping strengthen the reliability of accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key portions of the monthly close cycle, including preparing financial entries, reviewing inventory-related calculations, evaluating gross margin results, and supporting the completion of monthly statements.</p><p>• Analyze general ledger activity and perform account reconciliations to confirm balances are accurate, complete, and properly documented.</p><p>• Prepare revenue-related reporting and record journal entries that support compliant and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and process necessary banking adjustments.</p><p>• Maintain lien documentation for customer purchases in accordance with company policies and recordkeeping standards.</p><p>• Support annual audit preparation by assembling schedules, organizing requested documentation, and assisting leadership with auditor inquiries.</p><p>• Manage cash tracking activities by recording transactions, assisting with banking approvals, and processing online banking actions such as uploads or voids when authorized.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records within Epicor and external asset management software, and keep intercompany billing activity current between related entities.</p><p>• Update quarterly tax support schedules with eligible project revenue, cost details, and international shipping documentation, while also contributing to special projects and accounting process improvements.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to provide both financial leadership and hands-on support for a growing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role will guide core accounting functions while helping strengthen reporting, planning, and operational insight across the business. The ideal candidate brings sound technical accounting knowledge, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting activities across the business, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.<br>• Oversee the full close cycle on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Produce financial statements, management summaries, and forecast updates while explaining budget-to-actual results and key performance trends.<br>• Establish and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures to support accuracy, compliance, and scalability.<br>• Collaborate with company leadership on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longer-range financial plans tied to business objectives.<br>• Track cash position, working capital, and liquidity needs, and recommend actions that support stability and future growth.<br>• Evaluate product, service, labor, and overhead costs to improve visibility into margins and overall profitability.<br>• Support pricing and margin decisions through financial modeling, operational partnership, and analysis across customers, offerings, or business segments.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate routine tasks, and strengthen the quality and usefulness of financial reporting.<br>• Serve as a key contact for outside auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, and other external financial stakeholders.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review individual federal and state income tax returns with precision and efficiency.<br>• Conduct in-depth tax research and draft comprehensive memoranda and client correspondence.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations and providing expert advice.<br>• Supervise and mentor staff and seasonal interns, reviewing their work and offering constructive feedback.<br>• Manage federal, state, and local tax audits, addressing notices and resolving issues effectively.<br>• Oversee multiple client portfolios, ensuring budgets and production goals are met.<br>• Collaborate on tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes and minimize liabilities.<br>• Utilize tax software such as CCH ProSystem fx and QuickBooks to streamline processes and ensure accuracy.<br>• Monitor industry developments to stay informed of changes in tax laws and regulations.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless workflow and client satisfaction.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support month-end close activities.<br>• Process vendor invoices, monitor payment schedules, and maintain organized accounts payable records.<br>• Record incoming payments, track outstanding balances, and support accounts receivable follow-up efforts.<br>• Maintain financial data within QuickBooks and help ensure consistency across accounting documentation.<br>• Assist in preparing routine financial reports and supporting schedules for internal review.<br>• Review accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for assigned properties, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with accrual-based accounting principles.<br>• Process vendor invoices and payments in a timely manner while verifying coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.<br>• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and property-related subledgers to resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for property portfolios, helping stakeholders understand operating performance.<br>• Review property income and expenses for accuracy, identify variances, and investigate unusual account activity.<br>• Utilize AppFolio to manage accounting workflows, track financial data, and support day-to-day property accounting activities.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather financial information, answer accounting questions, and improve reporting accuracy.
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.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.<br>• Analyze financial trends and provide recommendations to address potential impacts on the company and its stakeholders.<br>• Develop and implement standardized policies, processes, and procedures to optimize financial operations.<br>• Act as a key contributor to the management team, providing timely financial insights to support decision-making.<br>• Manage the company’s income statement and balance sheet, ensuring effective oversight of financial results.<br>• Lead treasury operations, including cash flow management, bank account oversight, and forecasting future funding needs.<br>• Supervise tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to all applicable governmental requirements.<br>• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Direct the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Provide leadership and performance management for the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
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.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly close activities, ensuring financial data is recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are consistently met.<br>• Oversee general ledger maintenance, including review of journal entries and verification of supporting documentation.<br>• Manage account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Coordinate preparation for financial statement audits by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting compliance efforts.<br>• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to promote timely processing, cash flow visibility, and effective controls.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to monitor accounting activity, maintain system accuracy, and generate routine financial information.<br>• Support accounting aspects of acquisitions by assisting with due diligence, transaction-related reporting, and post-close financial alignment.<br>• Participate in merger integration work as needed, helping incorporate financial processes and reporting into the broader organization.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a recycling and waste management operation in Wyoming, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will provide hands-on financial leadership for a site with a lean team, helping strengthen reporting, improve close processes, and support daily accounting operations. The role is ideal for someone who can bring structure, sound judgment, and practical support in a fast-paced onsite environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full month-end close process and help shorten the timeline for accurate financial reporting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into business performance.<br>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain the accuracy of accounting records.<br>• Extract and organize financial data needed for tax support, opening balance sheet activities, and related reporting needs.<br>• Partner with site leadership and accounting staff to monitor financial activity and identify issues that require attention.<br>• Provide day-to-day controllership support across general accounting, reporting, and account analysis functions.<br>• Assist with ERP-related accounting work tied to the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite, ensuring continuity and reliable data handling.<br>• Serve as a dependable resource for the existing team by adding coverage, strengthening processes, and reducing operational risk if staffing changes occur.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial data, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by recording and validating financial activity with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while verifying that supporting documentation is complete and appropriate.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations for accounts and resolve discrepancies by researching underlying transactions.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate variances to keep cash records aligned with financial statements.</p><p>• Support governmental accounting processes, including work tied to public-sector reporting requirements and compliance needs.</p><p>• Assist with property tax accounting by tracking related activity, preparing analyses, and maintaining accurate records.</p><p>• Monitor revenue-related transactions to help ensure proper recognition, classification, and reporting of incoming funds.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee product and job costing activities for custom and standard manufacturing work, ensuring cost data supports accurate pricing and profitability analysis.<br>• Perform period-end inventory review activities, including count validation, reconciliation, and follow-up on discrepancies that affect financial results.<br>• Lead annual cost updates for existing and newly introduced products, refining assumptions for labor, materials, and machine-related inputs.<br>• Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances to identify unusual cost patterns, margin leakage, and areas where standards may no longer reflect actual operations.<br>• Partner with finance, operations, sales, and product teams to improve cost visibility for new products, commodity-driven inputs, and customer-specific work.<br>• Evaluate current costing practices and recommend practical enhancements that simplify workflows while improving reliability and consistency.<br>• Support month-end close and recurring forecasting cycles by delivering accurate cost-related reporting and financial insights.<br>• Provide informed guidance on business system usage and cost accounting controls, including support for process changes or future platform-related adjustments when needed.<br>• Document key cost accounting procedures and highlight operational or reporting gaps to reduce dependency on individual knowledge and strengthen business continuity.