We are looking for an experienced Senior Audit & Assurance Manager to lead complex public accounting engagements and strengthen client relationships in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who brings technical audit expertise, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. You will play a key part in guiding engagement teams, advising client leadership, and supporting firm growth through collaboration, mentorship, and business development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead large and intricate audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to established standards.<br>• Build trusted partnerships with clients by delivering responsive service, understanding their business needs, and offering practical guidance.<br>• Evaluate complex accounting and auditing matters, perform technical research, and determine appropriate resolutions during engagements.<br>• Present engagement results, key observations, and recommendations clearly to executives and other client stakeholders.<br>• Direct, coach, and support team members by assigning work, reviewing performance, and creating meaningful development opportunities.<br>• Mentor team members at different stages of their careers and help them progress toward their long-term goals within the firm.<br>• Contribute to practice growth by participating in networking, business development efforts, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.<br>• Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to connect clients with additional expertise that supports their broader business objectives.<br>• Represent the firm positively in the local community and participate in initiatives that strengthen business and community relationships.
<p>We are looking for an experienced accountant to support core accounting operations and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for our service organization in Grand Rapids NW. The Sr. Accountant is well suited for an organized individual who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys balancing routine close activities with process improvement work. The ideal candidate will contribute across general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash activity, and audit support while helping strengthen the reliability of accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key portions of the monthly close cycle, including preparing financial entries, reviewing inventory-related calculations, evaluating gross margin results, and supporting the completion of monthly statements.</p><p>• Analyze general ledger activity and perform account reconciliations to confirm balances are accurate, complete, and properly documented.</p><p>• Prepare revenue-related reporting and record journal entries that support compliant and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and process necessary banking adjustments.</p><p>• Maintain lien documentation for customer purchases in accordance with company policies and recordkeeping standards.</p><p>• Support annual audit preparation by assembling schedules, organizing requested documentation, and assisting leadership with auditor inquiries.</p><p>• Manage cash tracking activities by recording transactions, assisting with banking approvals, and processing online banking actions such as uploads or voids when authorized.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records within Epicor and external asset management software, and keep intercompany billing activity current between related entities.</p><p>• Update quarterly tax support schedules with eligible project revenue, cost details, and international shipping documentation, while also contributing to special projects and accounting process improvements.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Allegan, Michigan. This role oversees the accuracy of financial records, supports timely reporting, and helps maintain strong day-to-day processes across payables, receivables, and the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to month-end activities, audit support, and reconciliation work while also contributing to acquisition-related accounting and integration efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly close activities, ensuring financial data is recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are consistently met.<br>• Oversee general ledger maintenance, including review of journal entries and verification of supporting documentation.<br>• Manage account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Coordinate preparation for financial statement audits by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting compliance efforts.<br>• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to promote timely processing, cash flow visibility, and effective controls.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to monitor accounting activity, maintain system accuracy, and generate routine financial information.<br>• Support accounting aspects of acquisitions by assisting with due diligence, transaction-related reporting, and post-close financial alignment.<br>• Participate in merger integration work as needed, helping incorporate financial processes and reporting into the broader organization.
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support financial leadership for a machinery manufacturing operation in Caledonia, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will oversee core accounting activities, deliver timely and accurate reporting, and provide insight that strengthens operational and financial performance. The role works closely with plant and business leaders to guide planning, improve controls, and support sound decision-making across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly and annual closing activities to ensure accurate financial statements and dependable reporting timelines.<br>• Administer the general ledger and maintain complete accounting documentation within Sage 500.<br>• Lead the teams responsible for payables, receivables, fixed asset accounting, and credit oversight to support smooth daily operations.<br>• Produce recurring financial packages for the parent organization, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end submissions.<br>• Evaluate profit and loss results, balance sheet activity, labor costs, material usage, and overall business performance to identify trends and risks.<br>• Drive forecasting, annual budget development, and capital planning support to align financial targets with operational needs.<br>• Manage percentage-of-completion accounting and completed contract reporting in accordance with applicable standards.<br>• Support cash planning, tax-related filings, government reporting obligations, and annual audit requirements while reinforcing internal control practices.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders on project analysis, sales outlook reviews, expense management, and process improvements that enhance plant performance.
<p>A growing organization in the Kentwood, Michigan area is partnering with our team to add a newly created <strong>Senior Financial Reporting Accountant</strong> to its finance and accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to step into a high-impact role focused on supporting accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting. The position will play a key part in close activities, account analysis, and reconciliations, while helping ensure the integrity of the general ledger and broader financial records. This individual will also collaborate across finance, accounting, and operational teams to resolve transactional issues, enhance internal controls, and drive improvements in reporting processes and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks by preparing entries, accruals, reclasses, and supporting schedules that keep financial results accurate and on schedule.</p><p>• Review general ledger and balance sheet accounts, complete reconciliations, and investigate outstanding items to ensure discrepancies are cleared promptly.</p><p>• Evaluate account activity and financial results to spot unusual movements, aging issues, and posting errors, then recommend corrective action.</p><p>• Match subledger data to the general ledger across areas such as payables, vendor activity, inventory, projects, service operations, customer deposits, deferred revenue, and intercompany balances.</p><p>• Research transaction-level issues involving purchase orders, receipts, invoices, cost allocations, inventory movements, and other system-generated accounting records.</p><p>• Support accounting analysis tied to inventory, project costs, service activity, and intercompany transactions, including review of variances and unresolved balances.</p><p>• Assist with period-end cutoff procedures, foreign currency analysis, accrual support, and preparation of schedules used for management reporting and external audit requests.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting, finance, IT, and operations teams to improve data quality, resolve reporting challenges, and identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement.</p><p>• Maintain documentation that supports internal controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness while helping identify control gaps or nonstandard transactions.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analysis for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, variances, and operational issues using detailed accounting data.</p>
<p>A growing organization in the Kentwood, Michigan area is partnering with our team to add a newly created <strong>Accounting Manager/Supervisor</strong> to its finance and accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who is passionate about developing people, strengthening processes, and making a visible impact on the organization. The role will provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for the team while helping ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time. This individual will also partner closely with finance, accounting, and operational stakeholders to resolve issues, enhance controls, improve workflows, and drive process improvements that support the broader goals of the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, reliable reporting, and adherence to established control standards.</p><p>• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including oversight of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and final financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Safeguard the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet by reviewing account activity, investigating variances, and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Supervise revenue accounting across equipment, service, installation, training, and parts transactions to ensure proper recognition and reporting.</p><p>• Oversee inventory and cost accounting activities, including valuation reviews, reserve analysis, physical inventory support, and project-related accounting.</p><p>• Coordinate intercompany accounting and reconciliations across affiliated entities, addressing differences and supporting consolidated financial reporting needs.</p><p>• Partner with corporate finance and audit teams to meet reporting requirements, support policy application, and prepare for internal and external audit requests.</p><p>• Lead the accounts payable function by monitoring invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor relationships, reconciliations, and disbursement controls.</p><p>• Develop and mentor accounting team members through coaching, performance feedback, hiring support, onboarding, and succession planning efforts.</p><p>• Drive finance process improvements by working with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen controls, expand automation, and enhance user adoption of accounting procedures.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a Contract basis. This position will play a key role in monitoring project costs, supporting reliable financial reporting, and helping maintain accurate billing and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate brings experience in project or cost accounting and can collaborate effectively with operations, project teams, and finance stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate project-related invoices to confirm accurate coding, supporting records, and alignment with approved job costs.<br>• Produce and update cost analyses that highlight spending trends, budget performance, and project variances.<br>• Oversee monthly progress billing activities to ensure customer invoices are prepared correctly and issued on schedule.<br>• Manage lien waiver records and follow through on documentation required for payment processing and compliance.<br>• Reconcile job cost activity, research inconsistencies, and resolve accounting issues tied to project financials.<br>• Track commitments, subcontractor charges, and change order impacts to maintain visibility into total project cost exposure.<br>• Contribute to month-end accounting tasks by preparing entries, reports, and reconciliations related to project activity.<br>• Maintain organized financial files and job cost documentation to support internal review and external audit requests.<br>• Work closely with project managers and operational leaders to reinforce cost control practices across active jobs.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to lead regional accounting and financial oversight for a growing service-focused organization in Fenton, MO. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who can manage core accounting activities, deliver accurate reporting, and provide practical guidance to operational leadership. The role calls for strong technical accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to strengthen processes in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct regional accounting activities across the general ledger, reconciliations, payroll review, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, deferred balances, inventory, and revenue-related transactions.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly close cycle and deliver complete, timely financial statements and supporting analysis to leadership.</p><p>• Work closely with general managers, operations leaders, and FP& A partners to translate financial results into actionable business insights.</p><p>• Maintain a strong control environment by monitoring compliance with accounting standards and internal company policies.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and ensuring documentation is accurate and accessible.</p><p>• Contribute to planning activities by supporting annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and detailed variance reviews.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance to highlight emerging risks, operating trends, and opportunities for improved results.</p><p>• Lead efforts to streamline workflows, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance the use of accounting systems, including Sage Intacct when applicable.</p><p>• Assist with acquisition-related accounting and integration work, including process alignment and purchase accounting support across entities.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced State and Local Tax Senior Manager to join a public accounting team serving clients in Grand Rapids Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit, or Troy, Michigan. This role focuses on guiding organizations through complex state and local tax matters, helping them improve tax efficiency, address risk, and respond confidently to changing regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax expertise, a client-focused mindset, and a passion for developing team members while contributing to firm growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead client engagements involving state and local tax planning, compliance, audit support, and risk reduction strategies.</p><p>• Evaluate business activities, tax positions, and exemption opportunities to identify practical savings and compliance improvements.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities as needed.</p><p>• Research complex state and local tax issues and translate findings into clear recommendations for clients and internal teams.</p><p>• Represent clients in discussions with taxing authorities, including efforts to reduce assessments and pursue penalty relief when appropriate.</p><p>• Support transaction-related projects such as due diligence reviews and tax analysis for acquisitions or other business events.</p><p>• Strengthen client relationships through responsive service while identifying opportunities to expand advisory support across the firm.</p><p>• Mentor, coach, and develop associates by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career growth support.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues across service lines to encourage collaboration and deliver well-rounded solutions to client needs.</p><p>• Contribute to business development efforts by participating in networking, proposal support, and other activities that attract new clients.</p>