Search jobs now Find the right job type for you Explore how we help job seekers Contract talent Permanent talent Learn how we work with you Executive search Finance and Accounting Technology Marketing and Creative Legal Administrative and Customer Support Technology Risk, Audit and Compliance Finance and Accounting Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience Legal Operations Human Resources 2026 Salary Guide Demand for Skilled Talent Report Building Future-Forward Tech Teams Job Market Outlook Press Room Salary and hiring trends Adaptive working Competitive advantage Work/life balance Inclusion Browse jobs Find your next hire Our locations

Add your latest resume to match with open positions.

9 results for Accountant Entry Level in Lansing, MI

Accountant
  • East Lansing, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 45000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>As an Accountant in our Full Time Engagement Professional practice group, you will be on placed on engagements where you will be able to assist with journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable or receivable, and general ledger reconciliation. You must have advanced Excel skills, and should be proficient with an ERP package such as SAP, Oracle, Great Plains, or MS Dynamics. </p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half’s Full Time Engagement Professional practice group is the premier provider of accounting and finance professionals on a long-term and recurring basis. Our Full Time Engagement Professionals are employees of Robert Half and receive “Fortune 500” quality benefits, and paid vacations/holidays. We can offer you challenging job opportunities in various industries, new skills development, and occasional travel throughout the greater Lansing area. As a Full Time Engagement Professional, you don’t just do fill-in work; you have an opportunity to be a part of different teams working on diverse projects.</p><p> </p><p>Here are some of the top reasons why our consultants enjoy the “consulting lifestyle” being in our Full Time Engagement Professional practice group:</p><p>• Variety of duties and responsibilities</p><p>• Learning new processes, software, and industries</p><p>• Ability to stay out of office politics</p><p>• Better work/life balance due to less required overtime</p><p> </p>
  • 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Whitmore Lake, MI
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • Our client is in search of an experienced Accounting Specialist near Whitmore Lake, Michigan area. This position is 100% fully onsite. The Accounting Specialist will be a significant part of the Finance team, focusing on full-charge accounts payable administration, vendor invoice management, and supporting scheduling and project work. The Accounting Support Specialist is a member of the Finance team of a fast-growing company. This role pays up to $25/hr.<br><br>Responsibilities of the Accounting Specialist<br>Responsible for full-charge accounts payable.<br>Code a high volume of vendor invoices &amp; expense reports.<br>Reconcile vendor account balances.<br>Research and resolve outstanding vendor problems.<br>Handle daily department mail by opening, sorting, distributing.<br>Scheduling / Qualifications / Requirements<br>Demonstrated working knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable.<br>Knowledge of finance office management and administrative procedures.<br>Attention to detail and accuracy is critical.<br><br>Must meet the following criteria to be considered for this role:<br>Mandatory minimum of 2+ years of solid accounting experience<br>Must be familiar with QuickBooks online<br>Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.<br>Clear communication skills.<br>Highly proficient computer skills <br>Microsoft Excel experience is needed.<br>Education &amp; Experience<br>Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
Treasury Accountant
  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>** Local Candidates to the Detroit Metro Area Only**</p><p>We are looking for a Treasury Accountant to join our team in Northern Oakland County in Michigan. This role is primarily remote but will need to attend trainings, meetings, team events in the corporate location in northern Oakland County. In this role, you will provide essential support to business members by managing treasury services, ensuring compliance with banking regulations, and improving cash management processes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments while delivering exceptional service to our clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist business members with treasury services such as wires, remote deposit capture, and positive pay.</p><p>• Train business clients and branch staff on using treasury platforms and processing payments effectively.</p><p>• Set up and onboard new treasury services, including configuring system access, limits, approvals, and equipment.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve issues related to online banking, payment errors, wire transfers, and fraud disputes.</p><p>• Address business account inquiries, including deposits, loans, credit cards, statements, and payoff requests.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless cash management services.</p><p>• Prepare proposals, product documentation, reporting, and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to internal policies and compliance with relevant banking regulations.</p><p>• Support discrepancy investigations and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities.</p><p>• Act as backup for daily cash management operations, including reconciliations, wire processing, and settlement tasks.</p>
  • 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Lansing, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are partnering with a dynamic, service-based organization to identify an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> who will lead core accounting operations across multiple legal entities. This is an excellent Accounting Manager opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complexity, and wants to play a key role in strengthening financial processes as the organization continues to grow. The ideal Accounting Manager candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to organize, streamline, and oversee multi-entity reporting while supporting and developing a team. This is a great opportunity for a first time leader to support and develop two accountants on the team. </p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple entities</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting, consolidations, and intercompany activity</li><li>Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation</li><li>Maintain entity-level compliance, including regulatory and tax support</li><li>Coordinate audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors and advisors</li><li>Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership teams</li><li>Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and scalability initiatives</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic projects as needed</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>High-impact leadership role with broad exposure across the organization</li><li>Diverse, service-oriented business with multiple revenue streams</li><li>Opportunity to improve processes and build scalable accounting infrastructure</li><li>Collaborative culture with strong executive support</li><li>Clear path for professional growth</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Senior Cost Accountant
  • Jackson, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are partnering with a well-established organization to identify a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> who brings a strong analytical mindset and a passion for understanding what truly drives cost and profitability. This Senior Cost Accountant position is not a transactional accounting role — it is a high-impact position focused on deep analysis, operational insight, and decision support. The ideal Senior Cost Accountant candidate will be someone who enjoys digging into data, challenging assumptions, and translating complex cost information into actionable business intelligence for leadership, operations, and finance teams.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Analyze product costs, margins, and profitability across lines, customers, and channels</li><li>Perform detailed variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, volume, mix, and purchase price) and explain drivers clearly</li><li>Partner with operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and process improvements</li><li>Evaluate manufacturing performance, utilization, and efficiency trends</li><li>Support pricing decisions with margin and cost modeling</li><li>Lead inventory analysis, including reserves, slow-moving items, and obsolescence</li><li>Assist with standard cost development, updates, and rollups</li><li>Analyze capital investments and operational initiatives for financial impact</li><li>Build dashboards and analytical tools to enhance visibility into cost drivers</li><li>Support month-end close from an analytical perspective (not just journal entries)</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><ul><li>Highly analytical role with real influence on operational decisions</li><li>Strong partnership with plant leadership and executive teams</li><li>Opportunity to improve processes and drive measurable cost savings</li><li>Stable organization with long-term growth potential</li><li>Visibility that can lead to advancement into finance leadership roles</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Lansing, MI
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 21 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a <strong>detail-driven Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join a growing finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with vendors, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume invoices accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Match purchase orders, invoices, and receipts</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate AP records within the accounting system</li><li>Assist with month-end close and accruals</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding payment inquiries</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-17T00:00:00Z
Project Accounting Specialist
  • Lansing, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Salary: </strong>$55,000 - $65,000 + Annual Bonus</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Lansing, MI (Hybrid)</p><p><strong>Unlimited PTO, Flexible Schedule, Career Growth Opportunities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for a Project Accounting Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will handle essential accounting tasks, including managing contracts, processing payments, and ensuring accurate billing for construction projects. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a love for numbers, technologically savvy, and embraces AI and the process improvements it&#39;s capable of making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and process monthly invoices for construction projects while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Enter accounts receivable contracts, change orders, and project details into accounting systems.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts receivable billings with project budgets and ensure alignment with the general ledger.</p><p>• Monitor bank accounts daily for deposits and irregular transactions, taking appropriate action as needed.</p><p>• Post cash receipts, process payments to trade partners, and manage payment releases in relevant systems.</p><p>• Issue trade contracts and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and tracking execution.</p><p>• Track and verify insurance certificates and other required documentation for trade contracts.</p><p>• Order bonds and insurance for company projects, ensuring compliance with requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and support the accounting department.</p><p>• Maintain a proactive approach to learning and contributing to departmental improvements.</p>
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this role, you will manage financial records, oversee accounts, and ensure the accuracy of transactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong bookkeeping skills and a solid understanding of accounting practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate financial records by updating ledgers and tracking transactions.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes efficiently.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure consistency in financial records.<br>• Use QuickBooks software to track and report financial data.<br>• Prepare and process payroll in compliance with company policies.<br>• Generate financial reports to support decision-making and budgeting.<br>• Monitor and resolve discrepancies within financial statements or accounts.<br>• Assist with tax preparation and filing as needed.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations.
  • 2026-02-06T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Lansing, MI
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 22 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a <strong>reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper</strong> to support daily accounting operations for a growing organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing financial records, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Record day-to-day financial transactions including invoices, payments, and deposits</li><li>Reconcile bank and credit card accounts regularly</li><li>Maintain and update the general ledger</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions</li><li>Prepare financial reports for management review</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-17T00:00:00Z