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7 results for Sr Accountant in Grand Rapids, MI

Sr. Accountant
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This role will play a key part in period-end activities, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with established accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to managing reconciliations, journal activity, and general ledger accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and delivered within established deadlines.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries that reflect routine and adjusting transactions across multiple accounts.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting overall ledger accuracy.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to confirm the completeness and reliability of financial data.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and address outstanding items in coordination with internal stakeholders.<br>• Apply GAAP principles to daily accounting work and support consistent financial reporting practices.<br>• Manage sales and use tax processes using Vertex, including reviewing tax-related data for accuracy and compliance.<br>• Assist with documentation and process updates related to accounting workflows when operational changes affect financial reporting.
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a<strong> Sr. Accountant</strong> to support client-facing accounting projects in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This permanent opportunity is designed for professionals who want steady employment while building experience across different business environments, systems, and industries. The role offers a strong foundation for career growth, exposure to diverse financial operations, and the chance to contribute to critical accounting functions for a range of organizations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries and ensuring deadlines are met accurately.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial records.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and related supporting schedules for internal and client reporting needs.</p><p>• Analyze budget-to-actual results and explain monthly variances to support business decisions.</p><p>• Assist with forecasting and budgeting efforts by compiling data, reviewing trends, and updating projections.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel tools to organize, validate, and analyze accounting information efficiently.</p><p>• Adapt to different accounting systems and client environments while maintaining consistency and accuracy in deliverables.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance teams and business partners to improve reporting quality and support ongoing accounting projects.</p>
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 62500 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to support client engagements in Grand Rapids, Michigan while building a long-term consulting career across a range of business environments. This permanent opportunity offers the stability of permanent employment combined with exposure to diverse accounting projects, systems, and industries. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys strengthening financial operations, expanding technical expertise, and contributing to accurate, timely reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and ensuring financial data is recorded accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable and audit-ready financial records.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for internal review, helping stakeholders understand business performance.</p><p>• Analyze monthly results against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and summarizing findings for management.</p><p>• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling data, validating assumptions, and updating financial models.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel tools to organize large data sets, perform account analysis, and improve reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Support accounting projects across different client environments, adapting quickly to new processes, software platforms, and industry requirements.</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of financial workflows and reporting practices to strengthen accuracy, consistency, and operational effectiveness.</p>
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Middleville, MI
  • onsite
  • 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.<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.
  • 2026-06-30T00:00:00Z
Sr. Financial Operations Analyst
  • Cedar Springs, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced financial specialist to support manufacturing and operational performance in Cedar Springs, Michigan. This role blends accounting oversight, cost analysis, and business partnership to help leaders make informed decisions, strengthen controls, and improve financial accuracy. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee financial activities tied to receivables, fixed asset accounting, depreciation tracking, and operational finance reporting.<br>• Analyze product and manufacturing costs, prepare planning insights, and deliver reporting that supports budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews.<br>• Perform inventory reviews, cycle count audits, and reconciliations to maintain accurate valuation and reliable financial statements.<br>• Develop and update cash flow projections while monitoring trends that may affect short-term liquidity and operating plans.<br>• Evaluate item structures such as bills of materials and operational routings to confirm accurate labor, overhead, and standard cost application.<br>• Support monthly close activities through journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and maintenance of strong internal controls.<br>• Partner with plant and operations leaders to identify savings opportunities, improve margins, and advance productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.<br>• Build financial models and operational analyses for pricing, capital investments, capacity planning, and make-versus-buy decisions.<br>• Monitor manufacturing performance indicators such as equipment effectiveness, labor utilization, throughput, and inventory turnover to guide decision-making.<br>• Provide financial support for compliance, audit readiness, policy adherence, and cross-functional business initiatives while helping foster accountability and data-driven performance.
  • 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z
Tax Senior - Public
  • Allegan, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Tax Senior to join a public accounting team in Michigan. This role is suited for a tax specialist with several years of hands-on experience who enjoys serving clients, preparing a wide range of returns, and strengthening technical knowledge in a team-oriented setting. The position offers the opportunity to expand public accounting expertise while building toward increased responsibility and future leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entity types across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.<br>• Analyze financial information to support the calculation of income tax provisions for business clients and help ensure accurate reporting.<br>• Research tax rules and regulatory questions, then summarize conclusions clearly for senior colleagues and engagement teams.<br>• Coordinate with clients to gather required documents, answer routine questions, and provide timely follow-up throughout tax engagements.<br>• Maintain compliance by applying current tax laws and monitoring filing requirements for assigned clients.<br>• Organize workpapers and electronic records with a high degree of accuracy to support efficient review and retention practices.<br>• Participate in client discussions and deliver attentive service while helping address day-to-day tax matters.<br>• Continue developing technical and industry knowledge through training, mentorship, and ongoing learning.
  • 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z
Tax Staff - Public
  • Coopersville, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax team member to support tax preparation and compliance activities in a Michigan location. This role focuses on preparing accurate individual and corporate tax filings while working closely with internal teams and clients to gather information, resolve questions, and meet deadlines. The ideal candidate brings public accounting experience, strong technical tax knowledge, and familiarity with tax software platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review individual and corporate tax returns with a high degree of accuracy and attention to filing requirements.</p><p>• Collect, organize, and analyze financial documents needed to complete tax engagements efficiently and on schedule.</p><p>• Communicate with clients and team members to clarify tax data, address open items, and support timely submission of returns.</p><p>• Apply current tax rules and guidelines when preparing filings to help maintain compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Use CCH ProSystem and related tax preparation tools to complete returns, manage supporting information, and maintain organized records.</p><p>• Identify discrepancies or missing details in tax documentation and follow up to resolve issues before filing.</p><p>• Assist with multiple tax engagements at once while prioritizing deadlines during peak filing periods</p>
  • 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z