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9 results for Staff Accountant in Kalamazoo, MI

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

Grand Rapids, MI
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 24 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Reconcile general ledger accounts and daily financial activity with close attention to accuracy and follow-up on discrepancies. • Prepare, review, and record journal entries to support routine accounting operations and period-end close activities. • Coordinate with departments across the organization to gather documentation, secure approvals, and maintain complete accounting support files. • Assist with month-end accounting tasks by updating records, organizing supporting schedules, and helping ensure deadlines are met. • Provide administrative payroll support in partnership with Human Resources, including handling related records and data updates. • Maintain well-organized financial information by entering data accurately and verifying that records are current and complete. • Use tools such as Microsoft Excel and Great Plains to manage transactions, analyze account activity, and support reporting needs. • Contribute to special assignments and additional accounting projects as business needs evolve.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

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

Sr. Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
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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

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

Bookkeeper

Kalamazoo, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a CPA firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable managing core accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and working confidently in QuickBooks. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to payables, receivables, reconciliations, and payroll while helping keep financial processes organized and reliable. Responsibilities: • Maintain complete and accurate financial records by posting transactions and updating ledgers on a consistent basis. • Process vendor invoices and payments promptly while ensuring accounts payable activity is recorded correctly. • Track incoming payments, apply receipts, and follow up as needed to keep accounts receivable current. • Reconcile bank accounts regularly to identify discrepancies and ensure balances align with supporting documentation. • Use QuickBooks to manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities and generate financial information as needed. • Support payroll processing by verifying data, maintaining records, and helping ensure timely and accurate payment administration. • Review accounting entries for accuracy and completeness to help preserve the integrity of financial data.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

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

Tax Staff - Corporate

Portage, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Tax Staff team member to join our corporate tax team in Portage, Michigan. This role supports tax reporting and compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions while helping maintain accurate records and documentation. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in tax accounting, works well with cross-functional teams, and is comfortable managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and submit federal, state, and local tax filings for corporate and other business entities with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. • Research tax rules, legislative updates, and filing requirements to support compliance and identify practical tax-saving opportunities. • Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting schedules needed for return preparation, audits, and internal review. • Assist with tax examinations by compiling requested information, preparing analysis, and responding to follow-up questions with guidance from senior staff. • Partner with accounting colleagues to reconcile tax-related balances and ensure consistency between tax records and financial statements. • Use tax and accounting systems to complete assigned work efficiently while suggesting process improvements where appropriate. • Communicate with internal stakeholders and external contacts, when needed, to gather financial data and clarify tax-related items. • Support annual income tax provision activities and contribute to broader corporate tax compliance initiatives as assigned.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 22 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Handle a large volume of payables transactions with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and consistency. • Review incoming invoices, assign the correct coding, and enter them into the accounting system for processing. • Maintain vendor account information and respond to routine questions to help ensure smooth payment activity. • Examine invoices for completeness and validity before preparing them for payment approval and release. • Investigate billing differences or payment issues and work with internal partners or vendors to resolve them promptly. • Organize and retain accounts payable records so documentation remains complete, accessible, and audit-ready. • Assist with payment activities such as ACH processing and check runs in accordance with established procedures. • Provide general support to the accounting team by helping with related tasks and priority projects as needed.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z