We are looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant to lead a Contract engagement focused on strengthening manufacturing cost visibility and pricing accuracy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role will partner closely with operational and finance stakeholders to build a practical costing framework that better reflects labor, materials, and overhead across multiple product lines. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in manufacturing environments and will help establish dependable data that supports quoting, margin analysis, and inventory valuation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement a revised cost accounting model that separates material, labor, variable overhead, and fixed overhead to improve margin reporting and product pricing.<br>• Evaluate current standard costing logic within SyteLine and recommend updates that align system settings with actual manufacturing activity and resource consumption.<br>• Analyze bills of materials, routings, and production data to identify costing gaps and correct assumptions that are affecting inventory values and quote accuracy.<br>• Partner with sales, engineering, and operations teams to create a repeatable approach for estimating costs on new products and customer quotes.<br>• Review labor capture methods and help establish more reliable job-level time reporting to support accurate standard costs.<br>• Assess product line profitability by comparing current cost assumptions with actual run rates, material usage, and operating performance.<br>• Support periodic cost roll processes, including updates for material changes and other relevant cost drivers that influence margins.<br>• Provide recommendations to improve planning visibility, production step scheduling, and inventory management through more reliable cost and operational data.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a food processing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and helping deliver reliable reporting that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, solid analytical ability, and a hands-on approach to payroll, reconciliations, and process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage journal entries, accruals, and ledger activity to keep financial records complete and accurate.<br>• Coordinate monthly and annual close tasks to support timely preparation of internal financial reporting.<br>• Prepare account reconciliations across cash, intercompany balances, fixed assets, inventory, and prepaid accounts, resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Review financial results, investigate variances and trends, and share practical recommendations with leadership and business partners.<br>• Contribute financial data and analysis used in budgeting and forecasting activities.<br>• Support compliance with accounting standards, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements while strengthening documented controls.<br>• Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing schedules, records, and supporting documentation.<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll, maintain payroll records, and help ensure payroll activities align with company policy and legal requirements.<br>• Partner with teams such as operations, procurement, and human resources to address accounting issues and improve reporting accuracy.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate routine accounting tasks, and participate in system enhancements or implementations.
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations in Battle Creek, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, accurate, and confident managing both incoming and outgoing transactions. The position will focus on maintaining clean financial records, processing invoices efficiently, and assisting with routine accounting tasks using QuickBooks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting details, and ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Record customer payments, reconcile account activity, and follow up on outstanding balances when needed.<br>• Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Maintain organized records for payable and receivable transactions to support reporting and audit readiness.<br>• Use QuickBooks to update accounts, review transactions, and assist with daily bookkeeping activities.<br>• Review invoice documentation for completeness and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal or external contacts.<br>• Support general accounting administration by preparing routine reports and assisting with account reconciliations.