We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a collaborative team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Contract position is well suited for someone in the early stages of their accounting career who wants to strengthen their foundation through practical, day-to-day experience. In this role, you will contribute to core accounting activities, support accurate financial reporting, and partner with multiple teams to keep information organized and complete.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and daily financial activity with close attention to accuracy and follow-up on discrepancies.<br>• Prepare, review, and record journal entries to support routine accounting operations and period-end close activities.<br>• Coordinate with departments across the organization to gather documentation, secure approvals, and maintain complete accounting support files.<br>• Assist with month-end accounting tasks by updating records, organizing supporting schedules, and helping ensure deadlines are met.<br>• Provide administrative payroll support in partnership with Human Resources, including handling related records and data updates.<br>• Maintain well-organized financial information by entering data accurately and verifying that records are current and complete.<br>• Use tools such as Microsoft Excel and Great Plains to manage transactions, analyze account activity, and support reporting needs.<br>• Contribute to special assignments and additional accounting projects as business needs evolve.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and aligned with reporting requirements.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and variance analyses to provide leadership with clear insight into business performance.<br>• Manage general accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, balance sheet reconciliations, and actual cost tracking.<br>• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and customer account setup while maintaining strong internal financial controls.<br>• Support inventory, purchasing, and other operational accounting needs as business demands require.<br>• Maintain banking relationships and coordinate matters related to credit facilities, including lines of credit and letters of credit.<br>• Contribute to decisions involving employee benefits, insurance programs, and retirement plan administration.<br>• Monitor credit-related activities and help evaluate customer creditworthiness to support sound financial risk management.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Grand Rapids, Michigan for a Contract assignment supporting leave coverage. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing a steady flow of invoice activity, and values working with a collaborative group. The role offers hands-on exposure to core payables functions while contributing to accurate and timely financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle a large volume of payables transactions with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.<br>• Review incoming invoices, assign the correct coding, and enter them into the accounting system for processing.<br>• Maintain vendor account information and respond to routine questions to help ensure smooth payment activity.<br>• Examine invoices for completeness and validity before preparing them for payment approval and release.<br>• Investigate billing differences or payment issues and work with internal partners or vendors to resolve them promptly.<br>• Organize and retain accounts payable records so documentation remains complete, accessible, and audit-ready.<br>• Assist with payment activities such as ACH processing and check runs in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Provide general support to the accounting team by helping with related tasks and priority projects as needed.