<p>Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our client with operational accounting tasks and providing assistance to senior accounting staff. Key responsibilities include supporting various projects, managing accounts payable, and assisting with financial reporting. The role also requires strong communication skills and experience coordinating with external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate inquiries please contact Katie Ruger at 616-600-8734!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to complete the following core tasks. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><ul><li>Participate in the full cycle of financial administration, including onboarding new clients and supporting ongoing projects.</li><li>Oversee vendor accounts and process client bill payments.</li><li>Organize and maintain accounting and tax records, as well as supporting schedules for clients and a variety of legal entities.</li><li>Record daily financial transactions, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure books are closed to trial balance.</li><li>Prepare and review reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts, monthly cash flow reports, and financial statements.</li><li>Maintain general ledgers and complete reconciliations for cash, loans, bank, and investment accounts, along with supporting documentation.</li><li>Communicate with third-party financial service providers for payroll, accounting, and tax matters.</li><li>Build effective relationships with client management teams, senior accountants, and external advisors or vendors as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with management, cross-functional teams, and external providers to implement tools and processes that improve efficiency.</li><li>Follow internal policies and procedures to minimize risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Competencies and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Solid knowledge of accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable.</li><li>Accurate data entry skills; capable of calculating, posting, reconciling, and managing accounting transactions.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to identify and resolve errors.</li><li>Experience managing a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy.</li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.</li><li>Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.</li><li>Multitasking proficiency in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Collaborative approach; able to work effectively with team members and external partners.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.</li><li>Eagerness for ongoing learning and professional development.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring accurate and efficient management of accounts payable processes. This is a long-term contract position that offers a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and verify invoices, ensuring accurate account coding and compliance with company policies.<br>• Utilize automated systems, including AP automation tools, to streamline payment and reconciliation processes.<br>• Collaborate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain positive relationships.<br>• Manage accrual accounting and ensure timely reporting of financial data.<br>• Perform auditing tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance within accounts payable workflows.<br>• Utilize ERP systems to maintain organized and efficient financial records.<br>• Handle ACH payments and other electronic transaction processes with precision.<br>• Provide support in implementing and improving accounting software systems.<br>• Monitor and reconcile expense reports in Concur to align with company policies.<br>• Assist in month-end closings and other financial reporting duties.
We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team in East Lansing, Michigan. This is a contract position with the potential for long-term employment, offering part-time hours ranging from 10 to 20 hours per week, with increased workload at the start of each month. While most tasks can be performed remotely, some on-site work will be required. The role focuses on supporting financial operations for a non-profit organization, including managing government and corporate grants.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Manage accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.<br>• Perform monthly budget versus actual reporting to monitor financial performance.<br>• Handle journal entries and maintain the general ledger with precision.<br>• Assist in preparing corporate tax returns and sales tax filings.<br>• Use QuickBooks Online to manage and track financial data.<br>• Support grant management processes, including government and corporate pledges.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of accounting tasks.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial processes.<br>• Occasionally work on-site to oversee specific accounting activities.
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Specialist to join our team in Battle Creek, Michigan. This long-term contract role is ideal for someone with a keen attention to detail and strong expertise in managing financial transactions and accounts. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth payment processes for the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Upload and organize bills while ensuring payment schedules are adhered to.<br>• Enter invoices into the accounting system and perform collections activities as needed.<br>• Handle remittance processing and ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts.<br>• Maintain accurate financial records by performing detailed account reconciliations.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all billing functions are completed accurately.<br>• Monitor and address discrepancies in financial data to maintain compliance.<br>• Provide support for ongoing system updates related to financial operations.<br>• Generate detailed financial reports to support decision-making processes.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and organizational policies in all tasks.
We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As part of a dynamic retail-focused organization, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This is a long-term contract position offering a stable and rewarding opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily bookkeeping tasks, including accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.<br>• Perform accurate and timely bank reconciliations to ensure financial records align with transactions.<br>• Manage and track invoices, payments, and financial documentation with precision.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to create reports and analyze financial data.<br>• Maintain the integrity of financial records within NetSuite, ensuring compliance with company standards.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address discrepancies and resolve financial issues.<br>• Prepare financial summaries and reports for management review.<br>• Support additional accounting tasks as needed to assist with overall financial operations.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting practices and organizational policies.
<p>Our client is a rapidly scaling organization that is intentionally investing in its accounting and finance infrastructure to support continued growth. We have partnered with this leadership team for years and have a strong track record of successful, long-term placements across the finance organization. This newly created Controller role is a key hire and will play a central role in shaping the next phase of the company’s evolution.</p><p><br></p><p>The Controller will serve as the day-to-day leader of accounting operations while helping modernize processes, strengthen controls, and build scalable systems. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while also thinking strategically about how a finance function should operate in a high-growth environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Controller Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture</li><li>Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Partner closely with executive leadership on financial insights, process improvements, and growth initiatives</li><li>Support system enhancements, automation, and continuous improvement of accounting workflows</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party partners</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity</strong></p><ul><li>High visibility role with meaningful influence on the business</li><li>Organization committed to investing in people, systems, and long-term growth</li><li>Trusted client relationship with a demonstrated history of internal promotions and successful placements</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
If you have a background in accounting as a and you're interested in taking on a challenging Full Charge Bookkeeper role with opportunity for advancement, this job may be for you. If you're looking for work as a Full Charge Bookkeeper, you might be the candidate Robert Half is looking for to prepare and process financial statements and accounts and manage all general accounting and bookkeeping essential functions. To succeed in this position, you will need excellent organizational skills, strong communication tactics, and have the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Full Charge Bookkeeper role is a short-term contract / temporary opportunity.<br><br>What you get to do every day<br><br>- Maintaining knowledge of current federal, state, and local legal requirements, ensuring adherence to them, filing reports, and communicating with management on needed actions<br><br>- Completing bank and general ledger reconciliations; processing payroll<br><br>- Performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including collections<br><br>- Tracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules<br><br>- Ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close<br><br>- Maintaining historical records by filing documents<br><br>- Assembling the trial balance and financial statements, including balance sheet and income and cash flow statements<br><br>- Overseeing accounting clerks and entry-level bookkeepers
We are looking for a dedicated Financial Analyst to join our team in Battle Creek, Michigan. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations within the facility, including payroll management and purchasing analysis. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with plant staff, human resources, and other departments to maintain financial integrity and support continuous improvement initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct daily analysis of purchasing activities and payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Serve as the primary liaison between the finance team, human resources, and plant staff for payroll-related matters.<br>• Reconcile payroll systems, weekly and bi-monthly payroll payments, and the plant checkbook.<br>• Assist with internal controls documentation and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.<br>• Support both internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries.<br>• Prepare manual journal entries and ensure accurate cost allocation during month-end closings.<br>• Collaborate with plant buyers and staff to verify purchase requisitions and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Manage intercompany invoice reconciliations and monitor receivables/payables activities.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records and oversee capital project tracking from inception to registration.<br>• Conduct physical inventory counts for selected fixed assets and support inventory control measures.
Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk to join a team of highly skilled professionals in a stimulating work environment. The candidate in this role will work closely with and report to the Accounting Manager. Other responsibilities include attending to the general administrative needs of the AP/Finance Department,. Matching and batching code, resolving A/P issues, processing expense reports, updating and reconciling sub-ledger to G/L and processing checks are integral functions for this position. Are you looking for a position that offers quick career growth? Contact us today to find out how you can scale the career leader on a flourishing team. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be a position.<br><br>What you get to do every single day<br><br>- Manage customer service tasks for internal business partners<br><br>- Help with internal and external audits as required<br><br>- Execute daily processes and controls accurately and in a timely manner; ensuring compliance with company policies<br><br>- Complete full-cycle A/P<br><br>- Handle administrative tasks for the AP/Finance Department<br><br>- Manage the process of verifying, logging, and mailing checks, including expediting special handling<br><br>- Handle daily department mail by opening, sorting, and distributing it<br><br>- Perform special projects as assigned<br><br>- Ensure invoices, checks, and other documents are properly sorted, logged, scanned, and filed
<p>Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organization seeking a Plant Controller to serve as the senior finance leader at the plant level with <strong>full P& L responsibility</strong>. This role is critical to ensuring accurate product costing, strong inventory controls, and complete financial ownership of plant performance.</p><p><br></p><p>The Plant Controller will partner closely with plant leadership and corporate finance, acting as a true business partner to operations with end-to-end accountability for the plant’s financial results. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and wants full visibility and ownership of plant economics.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Controller Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own the plant P& L, including revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and margin performance</li><li>Maintain and manage the plant’s standard costing system, including cost roll-ups, updates, and variance analysis</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, and overhead) and partner with operations on root-cause analysis and corrective actions</li><li>Lead inventory accounting and controls, including cycle counts, physical inventories, reserves, and reconciliations</li><li>Drive accurate and timely month-end close and reporting for the plant</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with full accountability for plant financial results</li><li>Monitor capital expenditures and fixed assets at the plant level</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and company policies</li><li>Serve as a key financial advisor to plant leadership, providing insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity</strong></p><ul><li>Full ownership role with direct impact on plant performance and results</li><li>High visibility with both plant leadership and corporate finance</li><li>Stable organization with continued investment in manufacturing operations</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee complex application development projects in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role requires a strategic leader capable of managing priorities, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, strong organizational skills, and a proven ability to deliver projects on schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Define project scope, establish priorities, and create detailed schedules for deliverables.<br>• Lead and facilitate discussions among stakeholders, including analysts, programmers, and clients, to ensure alignment on project goals.<br>• Monitor and manage budgets, tracking expenditures to ensure financial objectives are met.<br>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to drive project progress and enhance team collaboration.<br>• Oversee the use of tools such as Atlassian Jira for tracking tasks and project milestones.<br>• Ensure project compliance with organizational standards and industry best practices.<br>• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.<br>• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project reports to stakeholders, providing updates on progress and outcomes.<br>• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving.<br>• Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives efficiently.
<p>I’m partnering with a growing, mid-size business that is intentionally <strong>elevating its accounting & finance function</strong> and is ready to bring in a Controller who thrives in transformation.</p><p>This is not a “keep the lights on” role. The Controller will play a critical role in modernizing the accounting operation—<strong>driving automation, improving processes, strengthening controls, and helping scale the function</strong> to support continued growth. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and have real influence over how the finance organization is built for the future.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What makes this Controller role compelling:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead <strong>automation and accounting process improvement</strong> initiatives</li><li>Hands-on role with visibility and impact across the business</li><li>Environment that values continuous improvement, better data, and smarter systems</li><li>A platform for a Controller who enjoys building structure, not inheriting it</li></ul><p><strong>Ideal background:</strong></p><ul><li>Sr Accountant or Accounting Manager ready for the next step</li><li>Strong technical accounting foundation with a process-improvement mindset</li><li>Experience implementing or enhancing ERP systems, automation tools, or workflows</li><li>Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving organization</li></ul><p>If you’re a finance leader who gets excited about <strong>creating efficiencies, improving accuracy, and building scalable systems</strong>, this is a rare chance to step into a role where your work will truly shape the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054</p>
