<p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> for a prominent law firm in the Lansing area. This position provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys specializing in <strong>corporate law and litigation</strong>. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Administrative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, revise, and format legal documents including correspondence, contracts, pleadings, discovery, and corporate filings.</li><li>Maintain attorneys’ calendars, schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings.</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.</li><li>Screen and direct incoming calls, emails, and other communications.</li><li>Open and maintain client files both electronically and in hard copy.</li><li>Perform data entry, filing, scanning, and general office tasks.</li><li>File legal documents with courts via electronic filing systems (e-filing) in compliance with state and federal court rules.</li><li>Track litigation deadlines including hearings, discovery, and filing dates.</li><li>Prepare and organize exhibits, trial binders, and other court documents.</li><li>Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients regarding litigation matters.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, board minutes, and resolutions.</li><li>Maintain corporate records and track key compliance dates.</li><li>Support transactional work such as due diligence and document organization for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations and initiatives within our organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role requires a hands-on leader who can oversee IT infrastructure, manage vendor relationships, and ensure the security and efficiency of all systems. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying technological improvements, fostering team development, and aligning IT strategies with business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring systems and processes run smoothly.<br>• Collaborate with senior leadership to align IT strategies with organizational goals and priorities.<br>• Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies to enhance system performance and integration.<br>• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to maximize value for the organization.<br>• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and documentation for IT operations and security.<br>• Lead and mentor the IT team, fostering a customer-focused and innovative environment.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.<br>• Monitor and respond to service desk tickets to address end-user concerns effectively.<br>• Plan and execute changes to infrastructure configurations while maintaining system integrity.<br>• Design, test, and implement disaster recovery procedures to safeguard mission-critical operations.
<p>Our client, a growing and mission-driven organization, is seeking an experienced <strong>Director of Finance & Accounting</strong> to lead all aspects of financial management, accounting operations, and strategic planning. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both guiding the big picture and diving into the details that keep the numbers accurate and meaningful. With succession planning in mind, this role will have considerable growth opportunities. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Director of Finance & Accounting will oversee the company’s financial health and reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency. This person will manage day-to-day accounting functions, develop budgets and forecasts, lead audits, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and forecasts for leadership and board review</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and cash flow projections</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory requirements</li><li>Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Implement process improvements, system upgrades, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making and organizational growth</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting team members</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
<p>Our client is undergoing a major digital transformation, shifting toward a cloud-native, API-driven infrastructure. They’re looking for a Data Engineer to help build a modern, scalable data platform that supports this evolution. This role will focus on creating secure, efficient data pipelines, preparing data for analytics, and enabling real-time data sharing across systems.</p><p>As the organization transitions from older, legacy systems to more dynamic, event-based and API-integrated models, the Data Engineer will be instrumental in modernizing the data environment—particularly across the bronze, silver, and gold layers of their medallion architecture.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and deploy scalable data pipelines in Azure using tools like Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, DBT, Dagster, Airflow, and Parquet.</li><li>Build workflows to ingest data from various sources (e.g., SFTP, vendor APIs) into Azure Data Lake.</li><li>Develop and maintain data transformation layers (Bronze/Silver/Gold) within a medallion architecture.</li><li>Apply data quality checks, deduplication, and validation logic throughout the ingestion process.</li><li>Create reusable and parameterized notebooks for both batch and streaming data jobs.</li><li>Implement efficient merge/update logic in Delta Lake using partitioning strategies.</li><li>Work closely with business and application teams to gather and deliver data integration needs.</li><li>Support downstream integrations with APIs, Power BI dashboards, and SQL-based reports.</li><li>Set up monitoring, logging, and data lineage tracking using tools like Unity Catalog and Azure Monitor.</li><li>Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and agile backlog grooming.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Technical Duties:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>SQL Server Development:</strong> Write and optimize stored procedures, functions, views, and indexing strategies for high-performance data processing.</li><li><strong>ETL/ELT Processes:</strong> Manage data extraction, transformation, and loading using SSIS and SQL batch jobs.</li></ul><p><strong>Tech Stack:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Languages & Frameworks:</strong> Python, C#, .NET Core, SQL, T-SQL</li><li><strong>Databases & ETL Tools:</strong> SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI</li><li><strong>API Development:</strong> ASP.NET Core Web API, RESTful APIs</li><li><strong>Cloud & Data Services (Roadmap):</strong> Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, Azure Storage</li><li><strong>Streaming & Big Data (Roadmap):</strong> Delta Lake, Databricks, Kafka (preferred but not required)</li><li><strong>Governance & Security:</strong> Data integrity, performance tuning, access control, compliance</li><li><strong>Collaboration Tools:</strong> Jira, Confluence, Visio, Smartsheet</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join a dynamic manufacturing team in Wixom, Michigan. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to utilize your expertise in cost accounting to drive financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in manufacturing environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs to uncover trends and identify areas for financial improvement.<br>• Reconcile financial data with the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Support fixed asset management processes, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.<br>• Evaluate production variances and assess their impact on cost structures and profitability.<br>• Prepare monthly reports detailing customer profitability and product line performance.<br>• Generate profit center and cost center reports to monitor organizational financial health.<br>• Collaborate in the development and review of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.<br>• Compare budget forecasts to actual results, reporting on variances and providing actionable insights.<br>• Monitor overhead expenditures and recommend strategies for cost optimization.<br>• Maintain and update accounting and costing views within the material master system, ensuring data integrity.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in accounting to contribute to a dynamic machinery manufacturing environment. The role will involve a mix of on-site and remote work, where you will play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).<br>• Manage and organize sales tax exemption certificates to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, maintaining proper documentation for audits.<br>• Assist in analyzing financial reports related to income, expenses, and earnings to support the Accounting Team Leader in evaluating the company's financial performance.<br>• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, coordinate accounts payable activities, and support reconciliation processes with the AP team.<br>• Handle administrative tasks such as organizing financial documents, maintaining accounting system records, and managing data entry for financial transactions.<br>• Support the coordination of external audits, ensuring all required documents are prepared and available for auditors.<br>• Prepare and oversee reports required by regulatory agencies, such as those for the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Survey of Manufacturers.<br>• Provide training on accounting system procedures to ensure accurate data entry and proper invoicing for customers and vendors.<br>• Monitor and manage contract expiration dates to ensure timely renewals or terminations.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across industries, allowing you to enhance your skills and build expertise in accounting processes and software. As a consultant, you will enjoy the stability of permanent employment while contributing to meaningful client engagements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries to maintain proper account balances.<br>• Reconcile complex accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy.<br>• Compile and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.<br>• Conduct monthly variance analyses to identify trends and areas for improvement.<br>• Assist in the development of financial forecasts and budgets, providing actionable insights.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze large datasets and create financial models.<br>• Apply expertise in industry-specific software to support client needs and deliver high-quality results.
<p>Ready to take project financial management to the next level? This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on both team performance and organizational growth. The Project Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the financial success of construction projects. This position isn't just about managing numbers—it's about building a high-performance accounting team and partnering closely with project leaders to ensure every project stays on track, on budget, and in compliance.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><ul><li>Dynamic Team Leadership: Guides, motivates, and develops a dedicated group of project accountants to consistently deliver top results.</li><li>Full-Scope Financial Oversight: Manages all client billing, job costing, WIP analysis, and financial controls, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Strategic Collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with project managers to provide meaningful cost insights, resolve challenges, and enhance decision-making.</li><li>Compliance Champion: Protects assets and ensures adherence to contract terms, regulatory requirements, and best practices documentation.</li><li>Month-End Specialist: Oversees critical month-end closing activities, financial reconciliations, and reporting, playing a central role in audit preparation.</li><li>Process Innovator: Continuously seeks ways to improve systems and workflows, leveraging cutting-edge accounting software for greater accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul><p>What Sets This Role Apart? This is more than accounting—it's proactive leadership, strategic problem-solving, and bringing together the people and processes needed for project success. An ideal fit for professionals who thrive on collaboration, drive constant improvement, and excel at transforming financial data into actionable insight.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting Court Runners for a long-term, part-time contract opportunity. Ideal candidates will have an associates or bachelor’s degree and an interest in the legal field. Those earning currently earning their degree are also encouraged to apply!</p><p> </p><p>This position will involve visiting local courts daily or multiple times a week and review court filings. Court Runners will collect legal documents based on requirements established through training on the key filings, rulings, and data. They will scan the documents into a database for client access. Court Runners will be interacting with key court personnel to ensure getting appropriate and speedy access to relevant documents.</p><p> </p><p>Project Details:</p><p>• Hourly pay rate: $18 /hour</p><p>• Start Date: November 2025</p><p>• Location: onsite in Flint, Michigan</p><p>• Duration: 1+ year, with the possibility of extension</p><p>• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, part-time varied hours/week during first shift business hours</p><p> </p><p>Requirements:</p><p>• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate/degree (completed or in progress)</p><p>• 2+ years of experience in a professional office environment</p><p>• Experience with Outlook, Excel, and scanning documents</p><p>• Strong communication skills to meet with court personnel</p>
