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7 results for Cost Accounting Manager in Kalamazoo, MI

Accounting Manager

Jenison, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of a growing manufacturer of injection molding equipment in Jenison, Michigan. This role oversees core accounting activities while supporting business performance through accurate reporting, cost analysis, and financial planning. The ideal candidate brings strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage both day-to-day accounting tasks and broader operational finance responsibilities in a multi-site environment. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and aligned with reporting requirements. • Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and variance analyses to provide leadership with clear insight into business performance. • Manage general accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, balance sheet reconciliations, and actual cost tracking. • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and customer account setup while maintaining strong internal financial controls. • Support inventory, purchasing, and other operational accounting needs as business demands require. • Maintain banking relationships and coordinate matters related to credit facilities, including lines of credit and letters of credit. • Contribute to decisions involving employee benefits, insurance programs, and retirement plan administration. • Monitor credit-related activities and help evaluate customer creditworthiness to support sound financial risk management.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 62500 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant 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. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and ensuring financial data is recorded accurately and on schedule.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable and audit-ready financial records.• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for internal review, helping stakeholders understand business performance.• Analyze monthly results against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and summarizing findings for management.• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling data, validating assumptions, and updating financial models.• Use advanced Excel tools to organize large data sets, perform account analysis, and improve reporting efficiency.• Support accounting projects across different client environments, adapting quickly to new processes, software platforms, and industry requirements.• Contribute to the improvement of financial workflows and reporting practices to strengthen accuracy, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Zeeland, MI
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 31 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking an Accounting Specialist for a long-term temporary opportunity supporting day-to-day accounting operations. This role will be responsible for handling a mix of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries within a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Support general accounting operations and daily financial activities</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Assist with additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager Operations

Zeeland, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
Hybrid Opportunity - Local Candidates OnlyOur client is seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to take ownership of inventory valuation, cost standards, and financial reporting in support of manufacturing and supply chain operations. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who excels in building cross-functional relationships, leading teams, and driving process improvements that enhance visibility, accuracy, and operational performance.If you're looking to present this role to strong candidates, this position offers the chance to step into a leadership role with meaningful influence across operations, finance, and supply chain while helping shape reporting, costing processes, and overall business decision-making. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Drive automation of operational finance reporting, including development of dashboards for accurate, real-time visibility into key metrics.</li><li>Prepare clear financial summaries and present results to supply chain and operations leadership.</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide actionable insights to business partners.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, warehousing, materials, and purchasing teams to identify, implement, and measure cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Lead the cost accounting team across all related functions supporting business performance objectives.</li><li>Delegate work, establish performance metrics, and guide the team toward achieving goals.</li><li>Coach, mentor, and develop team members.</li><li>Evaluate departmental processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, optimize resources, and maintain accuracy.</li><li>Provide financial visibility and performance analysis for manufacturing operations, aligning with business partners to improve results.</li><li>Prepare budgets, review budget submissions, and support budget presentations.</li><li>Assist manufacturing leadership with capital expenditure proposals.</li><li>Investigate and report significant weekly variances, working with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement solutions.</li><li>Oversee financial reporting for supply chain operations, including design, execution, and maintenance of inventory valuation processes across multiple entities.</li><li>Establish and review cost elements including material, labor, overhead, perpetual inventory, and inventory reserves.</li><li>Partner with domestic and international teams to ensure accurate material costing and monitor and forecast purchase price variances.</li><li>Develop and implement regular reviews of bills of materials, routings, and other cost components to ensure costing accuracy.</li><li>Establish and maintain reliable processes for allocating overhead across cost centers.</li><li>Coordinate periodic and year-end inventory counts with inventory control teams and support audit readiness.</li><li>Own the financial close process for inventory, cost of goods sold, freight, and distribution costs, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account analysis.</li><li>Support interim and annual audit activities by preparing and coordinating required financial information.</li><li>Handle all information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.</li></ul>
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Goshen, IN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can lead planning, analysis, and reporting efforts while helping the organization strengthen its financial decision-making. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys turning complex data into clear business insights, building reliable reporting processes, and supporting leadership with forward-looking analysis. The position offers an opportunity to shape budgeting and forecasting practices, improve financial visibility through dashboards and automation, and grow into a broader leadership capacity over time. Responsibilities: • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial review activities to provide leadership with accurate and timely performance insights. • Develop financial models and analytical tools that support strategic decisions related to operations, growth opportunities, and overall business performance. • Produce management reports, variance analysis, and presentation materials that explain key trends, risks, and opportunities in a clear and actionable way. • Create more efficient and automated financial statement and reporting processes, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets where possible. • Oversee administration and effective use of financial systems and reporting tools, including dashboard development and data visualization support in Power BI. • Support planning and analysis tied to capital needs, debt activity, labor performance, and other core financial metrics. • Partner with accounting and operational stakeholders to improve the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of financial data across the organization. • Contribute financial analysis for transactions and organizational changes such as acquisitions, divestitures, and management agreement evaluations. • Help implement and optimize budgeting technology to strengthen planning capabilities and reporting effectiveness.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a finance team on a Contract basis in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role will contribute to core accounting operations by supporting general ledger activity, payables, receivables, and financial record accuracy. The position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable working across multiple accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Support daily accounting operations by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end closing tasks. • Manage invoice processing by reviewing documentation for accuracy and helping coordinate timely vendor payments. • Handle receivables activity, including posting transactions, reviewing outstanding balances, and following up on open items when needed. • Investigate and resolve inconsistencies across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records. • Assist with accounting software implementation activities such as data validation, testing, documentation, and user support. • Work closely with internal teams to maintain accurate financial information and ensure deadlines are met. • Prepare schedules, backup materials, and other accounting documentation to support reporting and audit needs. • Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in all assigned work.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant 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. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries and ensuring deadlines are met accurately.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial records.• Prepare financial statements and related supporting schedules for internal and client reporting needs.• Analyze budget-to-actual results and explain monthly variances to support business decisions.• Assist with forecasting and budgeting efforts by compiling data, reviewing trends, and updating projections.• Use advanced Excel tools to organize, validate, and analyze accounting information efficiently.• Adapt to different accounting systems and client environments while maintaining consistency and accuracy in deliverables.• Collaborate with finance teams and business partners to improve reporting quality and support ongoing accounting projects.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z