11 results for Forensic Accountant in Lansing, MI

Accountant

East Lansing, MI
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Permanent
45000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
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. 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. Here are some of the top reasons why our consultants enjoy the “consulting lifestyle” being in our Full Time Engagement Professional practice group:• Variety of duties and responsibilities• Learning new processes, software, and industries• Ability to stay out of office politics• Better work/life balance due to less required overtime
2026-02-24T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

East Lansing, MI
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A high-growth, mid-sized company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This is a broad and highly visible role designed for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership of key accounting processes, and contributing to the evolution of the finance function as the business continues to scale. The ideal Senior Accountant candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and enjoys both executing day-to-day accounting responsibilities and helping improve the processes that support a rapidly expanding organization. Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities: Core Accounting<ul><li>Support and execute the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.</li><li>Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Prepare and review account reconciliations and investigate variances.</li></ul>Financial Reporting & Analysis<ul><li>Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide insights into trends, variances, and business performance.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li></ul>Operational Accounting<ul><li>Participate in various accounting functions including revenue recognition, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and cost allocations depending on business needs.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and support business decisions.</li></ul>Process Improvement<ul><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.</li><li>Assist with automation initiatives and system improvements as the company continues to grow.</li><li>Help build scalable processes that support increased transaction volume and operational complexity.</li></ul>Audit & Compliance<ul><li>Support external audits and other financial reviews.</li><li>Assist with maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with company policies.</li></ul>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.
2026-03-11T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Grand Blanc, MI
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Grand Blanc, Michigan. In this six month contract position, you will play a critical role in managing financial processes, ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support organizational goals. This role is ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining precision in financial operations. Responsibilities:• Review, track, and process IT vendor invoices through payment requests or approved purchase orders.• Manage IT requisitions for purchase order approval, including both capital and expense acquisitions across multiple business units.• Collaborate with finance teams, vendors, and stakeholders to reconcile discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, and invoices.• Support the financial team in ensuring vendor leases and purchases are accurately tracked within relevant systems, such as PeopleSoft.• Serve as a liaison to address and escalate issues identified by vendor management, procurement, finance, and external suppliers.• Maintain thorough documentation and records for vendor management to support audit requests.• Assist in coordinating periodic business reviews with vendors to evaluate performance and compliance.• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual agreements and address any deviations.• Perform additional duties as required to support financial operations.
2026-03-12T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Brighton, MI
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
🚨 Cost Accountant II | Manufacturing | Onsite 📍 Maple Grove, MN 💰 $80K–$100K (DOE)I’m partnering with a growing manufacturing operation seeking a Cost Accountant II to own cost integrity, drive variance analysis, and support plant leadership with actionable financial insight.This is a hands-on role embedded with operations — ideal for someone who enjoys the shop floor as much as the spreadsheet.🔍 What You’ll Own<ul><li>Product costing, variance analysis, and standard cost maintenance</li><li>Cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives</li><li>Month-end close support and cost reporting</li><li>Cost-benefit analysis and margin improvement recommendations</li><li>ERP-driven data analysis to support operational decisions</li><li>Internal controls and audit support</li></ul>🤝 Operational Partnership<ul><li>Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and plant leadership</li><li>Participate in production meetings to support real-time decisions</li><li>Mentor junior accounting staff and foster a strong team culture</li></ul>✅ What You Bring<ul><li>5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing</li><li>Strong GL and month-end close experience</li><li>Advanced Excel (PivotTables, lookups, complex formulas)</li><li>ERP experience with large data sets</li><li>GAAP knowledge; CPA is a plus</li></ul>This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on profitability and operational performance.📩 If this aligns with your background — or you know someone who fits — let’s connect.
2026-03-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Lansing, MI
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are partnering with a dynamic, service-based organization to identify an Accounting Manager 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. What You’ll Do<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>Why This Opportunity?<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>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054
2026-02-16T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Chesaning, MI
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Financial Controller who thrives in the operational complexity and fast-paced environment of manufacturing. This is not a traditional back-office accounting role — we’re looking for a finance leader who embraces the challenges of the plant floor, understands cost drivers, and partners closely with operations to drive performance and profitability. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys digging into the dynamics of production, quoting new products, analyzing manufacturing processes, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This role will serve as a key business partner to operations, helping leadership make informed decisions through data-driven financial insights. Financial Controller Key Responsibilities: Operational Finance Leadership<ul><li>Serve as the primary financial partner to plant leadership and operations teams.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Provide financial insights that support operational decision-making and long-term manufacturing strategy.</li></ul>Cost Accounting & Product Profitability<ul><li>Oversee product costing, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.</li><li>Lead financial analysis around new product quoting and estimating, ensuring accurate cost assumptions related to labor, materials, overhead, and production processes.</li><li>Evaluate product and customer profitability to support pricing and operational decisions.</li></ul>Continuous Improvement & ROI Analysis<ul><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant by analyzing financial impact and expected returns.</li><li>Evaluate capital investments, automation opportunities, and process changes through ROI and payback analysis.</li><li>Track projects from proposal through implementation to ensure expected savings and operational efficiencies are realized.</li><li>Identify underperforming projects or initiatives and help leadership determine if projects should be modified, improved, or closed.</li></ul>Financial Reporting & Controls<ul><li>Lead month-end close and deliver accurate financial reporting for plant performance.</li><li>Provide detailed analysis of manufacturing variances including labor, materials, scrap, and overhead.</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls, inventory accuracy, and financial discipline across operations.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Work closely with engineering, operations, procurement, and supply chain teams to understand production dynamics and cost drivers.</li><li>Actively participate in operational meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul>This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who chooses manufacturing because of its complexity and operational impact. For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.
2026-03-11T00:00:00Z

Senior Cost Accountant

Jackson, MI
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are partnering with a well-established organization to identify a Senior Cost Accountant 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. What You’ll Do<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>Why This Opportunity Stands Out<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>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.
2026-02-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Brighton, MI
onsite
Temporary
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Accounting Clerk to join our team in Brighton, Michigan. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of the organization while gaining valuable experience. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the accounting department by ensuring the accuracy of financial records and maintaining compliance with company policies. Responsibilities: • Maintain and update financial records and ledgers with precision. • Process accounts payable and receivable transactions in a timely manner. • Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies. • Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing activities. • Prepare financial reports and statements for review. • Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and company policies. • Organize and manage filing systems for financial documentation. • Address inquiries from vendors, customers, and internal teams professionally. • Collaborate with various departments to improve accounting workflows. • Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records in accounting software.
2026-03-14T00:00:00Z

Senior Financial Analyst

Holt, MI
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We’re partnering with a growing organization to identify a Senior Financial Analyst who thrives in a true business partnering environment. This Senior Financial Analyst role is not a back-office reporting opportunity — it’s a seat at the table with operational and commercial leaders, using financial insight and modeling to influence real business decisions. The ideal Senior Financial Analyst candidate combines strong analytical horsepower with the ability to communicate clearly, challenge assumptions, and translate complex data into actionable strategy. If you enjoy building models that drive decisions — not just spreadsheets that sit on a server — this role is built for you. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Serve as a finance business partner to functional leaders across operations, sales, and/or commercial teams</li><li>Build and maintain robust financial models to support pricing, investments, new initiatives, and scenario planning</li><li>Lead forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for assigned business areas</li><li>Translate financial performance into clear insights and recommendations</li><li>Evaluate business cases, ROI, and capital allocation decisions</li><li>Support strategic planning and long-range forecasting</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers proactively</li><li>Present findings to senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders</li></ul>Why This Role Stands Out<ul><li>True partnership role with meaningful visibility to leadership</li><li>Opportunity to shape strategy, not just report results</li><li>High-impact projects with measurable business outcomes</li><li>Collaborative culture that values data-driven decision making</li><li>Strong potential for career growth into leadership roles</li></ul>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054
2026-02-16T00:00:00Z

Project Accounting Specialist

Lansing, MI
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 + Annual BonusLocation: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)Unlimited PTO, Flexible Schedule, Career Growth Opportunities 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's capable of making. Responsibilities:• Prepare and process monthly invoices for construction projects while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.• Enter accounts receivable contracts, change orders, and project details into accounting systems.• Reconcile accounts receivable billings with project budgets and ensure alignment with the general ledger.• Monitor bank accounts daily for deposits and irregular transactions, taking appropriate action as needed.• Post cash receipts, process payments to trade partners, and manage payment releases in relevant systems.• Issue trade contracts and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and tracking execution.• Track and verify insurance certificates and other required documentation for trade contracts.• Order bonds and insurance for company projects, ensuring compliance with requirements.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and support the accounting department.• Maintain a proactive approach to learning and contributing to departmental improvements.
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Part Time Staff Accountant

Lansing, MI
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled PART TIME Staff Accountant to join our team in Lansing, Michigan. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for growth and long-term collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting practices, including tax calculations, sales tax management, and proficiency with accounting software. Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and ensure compliance with accounting standards.• Process and record journal entries efficiently, ensuring accurate financial reporting.• Utilize QuickBooks to manage financial data and streamline accounting operations.• Handle sales tax calculations and filings with precision and attention to detail.• Compile reports from proprietary software and integrate them into QuickBooks.• Assist with tax-related calculations to ensure accuracy in financial documentation.• Support the preparation of financial statements and other accounting reports.• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of accounting tasks.
2026-03-16T00:00:00Z