<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>
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to lead accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a growing avionics-focused manufacturing business in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a finance leader who can balance strategic insight with hands-on execution while building disciplined reporting processes and dependable internal controls. The role will partner across the organization to improve close activities, manage financial risk, and support accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close cycle and ensure financial results are prepared accurately, completely, and in alignment with corporate accounting standards and U.S. GAAP.<br>• Improve closing and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, reduce delays, and consistently meet established deadlines.<br>• Review balance sheet exposures, including inventory-related risk, and collaborate with operational teams to strengthen oversight and corrective action.<br>• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, operating procedures, and internal controls that support a compliant and well-documented control environment.<br>• Coordinate external audit support and oversee tax-related compliance activities to ensure timely and accurate completion.<br>• Gather and submit required financial information for corporate reporting needs, including support for external disclosure requirements.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, including employees and AP/AR support resources, while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.<br>• Enhance accounts receivable and accounts payable processes through automation, standardization, and effective use of internal or outsourced resources.<br>• Contribute to special projects such as financial integrations, system implementation efforts, and other business initiatives as assigned.