<p>As an Accountant in our Full Time Engagement Professional practice group, you will be on placed on engagements where you will be able to assist with journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable or receivable, and general ledger reconciliation. You must have advanced Excel skills, and should be proficient with an ERP package such as SAP, Oracle, Great Plains, or MS Dynamics. </p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half’s Full Time Engagement Professional practice group is the premier provider of accounting and finance professionals on a long-term and recurring basis. Our Full Time Engagement Professionals are employees of Robert Half and receive “Fortune 500” quality benefits, and paid vacations/holidays. We can offer you challenging job opportunities in various industries, new skills development, and occasional travel throughout the greater Lansing area. As a Full Time Engagement Professional, you don’t just do fill-in work; you have an opportunity to be a part of different teams working on diverse projects.</p><p> </p><p>Here are some of the top reasons why our consultants enjoy the “consulting lifestyle” being in our Full Time Engagement Professional practice group:</p><p>• Variety of duties and responsibilities</p><p>• Learning new processes, software, and industries</p><p>• Ability to stay out of office politics</p><p>• Better work/life balance due to less required overtime</p><p> </p>
We are looking for a dedicated Accounting Clerk to join our team in Brighton, Michigan. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of the organization while gaining valuable experience. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the accounting department by ensuring the accuracy of financial records and maintaining compliance with company policies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and update financial records and ledgers with precision.<br>• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions in a timely manner.<br>• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing activities.<br>• Prepare financial reports and statements for review.<br>• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and company policies.<br>• Organize and manage filing systems for financial documentation.<br>• Address inquiries from vendors, customers, and internal teams professionally.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to improve accounting workflows.<br>• Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records in accounting software.
<p>A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Financial Controller</strong> who thrives in the operational complexity and fast-paced environment of manufacturing. This is not a traditional back-office accounting role — we’re looking for a finance leader who <strong>embraces the challenges of the plant floor</strong>, understands cost drivers, and partners closely with operations to drive performance and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys digging into the <strong>dynamics of production, quoting new products, analyzing manufacturing processes, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.</strong> This role will serve as a key business partner to operations, helping leadership make informed decisions through data-driven financial insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Financial Controller Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Operational Finance Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary financial partner to plant leadership and operations teams.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Provide financial insights that support operational decision-making and long-term manufacturing strategy.</li></ul><p><strong>Cost Accounting & Product Profitability</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee product costing, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.</li><li>Lead financial analysis around <strong>new product quoting and estimating</strong>, ensuring accurate cost assumptions related to labor, materials, overhead, and production processes.</li><li>Evaluate product and customer profitability to support pricing and operational decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement & ROI Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant by analyzing financial impact and expected returns.</li><li>Evaluate capital investments, automation opportunities, and process changes through <strong>ROI and payback analysis</strong>.</li><li>Track projects from proposal through implementation to ensure <strong>expected savings and operational efficiencies are realized</strong>.</li><li>Identify underperforming projects or initiatives and help leadership determine if <strong>projects should be modified, improved, or closed.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close and deliver accurate financial reporting for plant performance.</li><li>Provide detailed analysis of manufacturing variances including labor, materials, scrap, and overhead.</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls, inventory accuracy, and financial discipline across operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with engineering, operations, procurement, and supply chain teams to understand production dynamics and cost drivers.</li><li>Actively participate in operational meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p>This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who <strong>chooses manufacturing because of its complexity and operational impact</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
<p>We are partnering with a dynamic, service-based organization to identify an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> who will lead core accounting operations across multiple legal entities. This is an excellent Accounting Manager opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complexity, and wants to play a key role in strengthening financial processes as the organization continues to grow. The ideal Accounting Manager candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to organize, streamline, and oversee multi-entity reporting while supporting and developing a team. This is a great opportunity for a first time leader to support and develop two accountants on the team. </p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple entities</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting, consolidations, and intercompany activity</li><li>Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation</li><li>Maintain entity-level compliance, including regulatory and tax support</li><li>Coordinate audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors and advisors</li><li>Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership teams</li><li>Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and scalability initiatives</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic projects as needed</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>High-impact leadership role with broad exposure across the organization</li><li>Diverse, service-oriented business with multiple revenue streams</li><li>Opportunity to improve processes and build scalable accounting infrastructure</li><li>Collaborative culture with strong executive support</li><li>Clear path for professional growth</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
If you have a positive attitude and enjoy working with Excel, Robert Half has an entry-level Accountant position available for you. This long-term contract / temporary to hire entry-level Accountant position is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for data entry, financial statement review, and Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation. If you feel you fit this description, reach out for a position in a dynamic team with opportunities for future growth! For more information about this exciting venture, get in touch with us today.<br><br>What you get to do every single day<br><br>- Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts<br><br>- Prepare journal entries monthly<br><br>- Helping with full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes<br><br>- Carrying out alternate duties and taking part in special projects as assigned<br><br>- Perform data entry<br><br>- Aiding in audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits<br><br>- Investigating and fixing account discrepancies
<p>🚨 <strong>Cost Accountant II | Manufacturing | Onsite</strong></p><p> 📍 Maple Grove, MN</p><p> 💰 $80K–$100K (DOE)</p><p>I’m partnering with a growing manufacturing operation seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant II</strong> to own cost integrity, drive variance analysis, and support plant leadership with actionable financial insight.</p><p>This is a hands-on role embedded with operations — ideal for someone who enjoys the shop floor as much as the spreadsheet.</p><p>🔍 What You’ll Own</p><ul><li>Product costing, variance analysis, and standard cost maintenance</li><li>Cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives</li><li>Month-end close support and cost reporting</li><li>Cost-benefit analysis and margin improvement recommendations</li><li>ERP-driven data analysis to support operational decisions</li><li>Internal controls and audit support</li></ul><p>🤝 Operational Partnership</p><ul><li>Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and plant leadership</li><li>Participate in production meetings to support real-time decisions</li><li>Mentor junior accounting staff and foster a strong team culture</li></ul><p>✅ What You Bring</p><ul><li>5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing</li><li>Strong GL and month-end close experience</li><li>Advanced Excel (PivotTables, lookups, complex formulas)</li><li>ERP experience with large data sets</li><li>GAAP knowledge; CPA is a plus</li></ul><p>This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on profitability and operational performance.</p><p>📩 If this aligns with your background — or you know someone who fits — let’s connect.</p>
<p>A high-growth, mid-sized company is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its expanding finance team. This is a broad and highly visible role designed for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership of key accounting processes, and contributing to the evolution of the finance function as the business continues to scale.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal Senior Accountant candidate is someone who thrives in a <strong>fast-paced, growth-oriented environment</strong> and enjoys both executing day-to-day accounting responsibilities and helping improve the processes that support a rapidly expanding organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Support and execute the <strong>month-end and year-end close process</strong>, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.</li><li>Maintain accuracy of the <strong>general ledger</strong> and ensure compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Prepare and review account reconciliations and investigate variances.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with preparation of <strong>monthly financial statements and management reporting packages</strong>.</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide insights into trends, variances, and business performance.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in various accounting functions including <strong>revenue recognition, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and cost allocations</strong> depending on business needs.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and support business decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to <strong>improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls</strong>.</li><li>Assist with automation initiatives and system improvements as the company continues to grow.</li><li>Help build scalable processes that support increased transaction volume and operational complexity.</li></ul><p><strong>Audit & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Support external audits and other financial reviews.</li><li>Assist with maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with company policies.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
<p>Robert Half is hiring a Senior Accountant for a great long-term opportunity on our Loan Staff team. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, account analysis and reconciliations, financial statement preparation and consolidation, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant position offers you great experience and a strong compensation and benefits package and is based in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. We are need of a Senior Accountant with proven analytical skills and enjoys the thrill of working in a fast-paced environment. Submit your application today!</p><p><br></p><p>Your responsibilities in this role</p><p><br></p><p>- Be a part of various department-wide initiatives</p><p><br></p><p>- Ready monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting</p><p><br></p><p>- Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations</p><p><br></p><p>- Carry out monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP</p><p><br></p><p>- Achieve compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners</p><p><br></p><p>- Bring a daily dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process</p><p><br></p><p>- Arrange quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors</p><p><br></p><p>- Other projects as necessary</p><p><br></p><p>- Build analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Tax & Accounting Manager to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a unique public firm offering an accelerated partner track to run their own branch/location. This position requires a highly motivated individual with a strong background in accounting, tax services, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing advisory services to clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee a range of accounting tasks, including financial statement preparation, review, and finalization.</p><p>• Manage client projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are completed efficiently.</p><p>• Identify client challenges and recommend effective solutions to address deficiencies.</p><p>• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through consistent communication and support.</p><p>• Ensure compliance deadlines are managed effectively for all assigned clients.</p><p>• Assist with onboarding new clients and integrating them into the company’s processes.</p><p>• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns, as well as create tax projections for clients.</p><p>• Conduct client meetings to provide advisory services and analyze financial statements.</p><p>• Lead and manage assigned staff, ensuring productivity and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Travel to client locations or company offices as necessary to support operational needs.</p>