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10 results for Payroll Accountant in Lansing, MI

Staff Accountant

Howell, MI
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports core accounting operations while also serving as a point of contact for clients who need accurate financial information and tax-related assistance. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general accounting, is comfortable working across multiple financial platforms, and can manage deadlines tied to monthly close, payroll, and tax preparation. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payments to maintain accurate accounts payable records. • Monitor incoming payments, post customer transactions, and follow up on outstanding balances to support effective accounts receivable management. • Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with month-end close activities to ensure reliable financial reporting. • Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks and Sage, keeping financial data organized, current, and audit-ready. • Support payroll processing by reviewing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and helping ensure timely and accurate employee payments. • Assist with the preparation of individual and small business tax filings, including work related to federal income tax compliance. • Communicate directly with clients to answer accounting questions, gather required documentation, and provide financial support. • Partner with internal stakeholders to review transactions, improve accuracy, and uphold accounting procedures across daily operations.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Bath, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. General Ledger Management<ul><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data in the accounting system.</li><li>Serve as a key contributor in the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries for lease accounting, accruals, prepaids, and capitalized software.</li><li>Validate correct posting of entries through account reconciliation and report preparation.</li><li>Record payroll and related accruals in the general ledger; reconcile related accounts.</li><li>Review account coding for accuracy and completeness relative to budget.</li></ul>Financial Reporting<ul><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing timely insights into the financial condition of the company.</li><li>Monitor and analyze operating results; investigate and clearly communicate variances.</li><li>Prepare, maintain, analyze, and report key SaaS performance metrics, such as software go-lives and ARR</li><li>Assist in preparation of the monthly financial package and help ensure all reporting deadlines are met.</li></ul>Account Reconciliation<ul><li>Prepare regular balance sheet account reconciliations, including daily bank statement reconciliations.</li><li>Reconcile subledgers to general ledger balances and resolve discrepancies through thorough analysis.</li></ul>Year-End Financial Statement Audit<ul><li>Coordinate with external auditors on the annual financial statement audit, including preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and audit schedules.</li><li>Respond to auditor inquiries and ensure compliance with US GAAP reporting requirements throughout the audit process.</li></ul>Other<ul><li>Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across functions, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of financial processes.</li><li>Incorporate AI into everyday workflow to obtain efficiency, insights, and improved quality</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Office Administrator

Jackson, MI
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & Office Administrator to support daily administrative and accounting activities for a wholesale distribution operation in Jackson, Michigan. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing payroll-related tasks, office coordination, and accurate financial recordkeeping in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will bring strong data entry skills, sound judgment, and the ability to keep information organized and up to date. M-F 7:00AM - 4:00PM Must be willing to work at both Jackson and Ypsilanti location (primarily Jackson). Responsibilities:• Process payroll-related information with a high degree of accuracy and maintain supporting records for internal use.• Enter numeric and general office data into company systems, ensuring timely updates and minimal errors.• Assist with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, organizing documentation, and preparing items for payment processing.• Use QuickBooks and other office tools to maintain financial and administrative records in an orderly manner.• Support day-to-day office operations by handling clerical tasks, document management, and routine administrative follow-up.• Verify information across reports, spreadsheets, and system entries to help maintain accurate business records.• Prepare and update files, logs, and internal documentation to support accounting and administrative workflows.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Lansing, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations within a regulated insurance environment. This Accounting Manager role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional with a solid understanding of insurance accounting, statutory reporting, and GAAP, who enjoys leading teams and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency. Accounting Manager Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for insurance operations</li><li>Prepare and review GAAP and statutory-basis financial statements and related schedules</li><li>Oversee accounting for premiums, claims, loss reserves, reinsurance, and policy-related transactions</li><li>Ensure compliance with insurance regulatory requirements and state DOI reporting</li><li>Coordinate and support external audits, including statutory exams and financial statement audits</li><li>Partner with actuarial, underwriting, and claims teams to ensure accurate reserving and financial reporting</li><li>Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Assist with system improvements and reporting enhancements related to policy administration and financial systems</li></ul>Why This Opportunity<ul><li>Leadership role within a stable, regulated industry</li><li>Opportunity to partner closely with actuarial and operational teams</li><li>Visibility with senior leadership and meaningful impact on financial reporting</li></ul>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Bath, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:<ul><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate completion.</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, accruals, prepaids, and capitalized software.</li><li>Oversee general ledger maintenance and ensure accuracy and completeness of data in the accounting system.</li><li>Review and approve commission calculations for accuracy and capitalization in accordance with ASC 340.</li><li>Ensure revenue is recognized in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606), including contract review and oversight of system updates (RightRev).</li><li>Review and approve payroll, commissions, bonus, and other compensation</li><li>Review and approve vendor check and electronic payments</li><li>Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and the monthly financial package for senior leadership.</li><li>Monitor and analyze operating results; investigate and present variance explanations to management.</li><li>Develop and maintain key SaaS performance metrics, providing actionable insights on the financial condition of the company.</li><li>Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are consistently met.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet account reconciliations, including daily bank reconciliations and subledger-to-GL reconciliations.</li><li>Review and approve reconciliations prepared by the team; resolve discrepancies and enforce internal controls.</li><li>Ensure account coding accuracy and completeness in line with budget.</li><li>Manage the annual financial statement audit; serve as the primary contact for third-party auditors, overseeing preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and audit schedules.</li><li>Ensure compliance with US GAAP reporting requirements and respond to auditor inquiries.</li><li>Oversee compliance with local, state, and federal tax and regulatory filing requirements; stay current with changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the company.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.</li><li>Evaluate and incorporate AI-powered tools to enhance financial reporting, reconciliation, variance analysis, and close processes.</li><li>Champion the use of AI assistants and automation platforms to improve team efficiency and scalability.</li><li>Participate in ERP implementations via design, testing, and data conversion validation</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff, providing guidance on technical accounting matters and supporting professional growth.</li><li>Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and sales.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert on US GAAP and SaaS accounting matters, advising internal teams as needed.</li></ul>
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Lansing, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Job Title: Accounting ManagerStarting Salary: Up to $95,000Location: Lansing, Hybrid Job Summary:We are partnering with one of our Lansing based clients on their recruiting efforts for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and support the financial health of our organization. The Accounting Manager will report to the CFO and will be responsible for managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who's looking for that next step in their career or an accounting manager who's looking to make change. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and account reconciliations. </li><li>Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. </li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, and supporting schedules. </li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures. </li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff. </li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. </li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. </li><li>Coordinate external audits and support tax preparation activities. </li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy. </li><li>Partner cross-functionally with leadership and other departments to provide financial insights and support business decisions. </li></ul>
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Middleville, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations at our facility in Middleville, Michigan. This role will take ownership of product costing activities, provide insight into manufacturing performance, and work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory-related accounting, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Act as the primary resource for cost accounting matters at the plant, advising cross-functional teams on costing practices and financial impact. • Collaborate with supply chain and engineering partners to establish, evaluate, and maintain direct material standards used for planning, budgeting, and forecasting. • Work with manufacturing engineering to keep labor standards current, reflect process updates in system routings, and align costing data with shop-floor operations. • Review overhead application methods across products and production groups, track key cost drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency. • Assess supplier pricing against historical benchmarks, build complete cost summaries, maintain item cost records, and finalize system updates. • Compare actual production results to expected cost models, investigate differences, and support costing decisions tied to engineering change activity. • Contribute to month-end close, recurring financial reporting, and special analysis requests by identifying data sources and preparing meaningful output for stakeholders. • Lead or assist with standard cost revisions and periodic cost roll activities to ensure bills of material, routing structures, labor assumptions, and overhead rates remain current. • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, explain root causes to finance and operations leaders, and help drive corrective action and continuous improvement. • Strengthen costing processes, reporting routines, and internal controls by documenting procedures and training business partners when needed.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Lansing, MI
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations. The Accounting Specialist will assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, data entry, and other accounting functions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. This role is ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills, accounting knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. <ul><li style="">Process and enter accounts payable invoices and payment transactions.</li><li style="">Generate invoices and support accounts receivable collections activities.</li><li style="">Perform account reconciliations, including bank and general ledger accounts.</li><li style="">Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li style="">Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.</li><li style="">Review transactions for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li style="">Prepare journal entries and assist with financial reporting.</li><li style="">Support payroll processing and employee expense reimbursement audits, as needed.</li><li style="">Assist with data management, filing, and record retention procedures.</li><li style="">Collaborate with internal departments to gather information and resolve accounting issues.</li><li style="">Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Assistant (30 hours/month)

Okemos, MI
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an organization in Okemos, Michigan. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately for a workforce of roughly 60 employees, including part-time staff such as counselors. The role will focus on maintaining timely pay processing, reviewing time records, and helping ensure payroll information is submitted correctly each pay period. Responsibilities:• Process biweekly payroll accurately for approximately 60 employees, including part-time team members.• Review, verify, and organize employee timesheets before payroll is finalized each pay cycle.• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.• Coordinate payroll information submission to the appropriate organizational contact or department on schedule.• Handle payroll-related deductions and garnishments in accordance with applicable requirements.• Resolve routine payroll discrepancies by checking time entries, pay details, and employee information.• Support full-cycle payroll activities from time collection through final payroll processing.• Work an every-other-week schedule from Monday and Tuesday to complete assigned payroll tasks.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Dexter, MI
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an organized and efficient Accounting Assistant in the Dexter MI area. This role will support both accounting and administrative functions. This opportunity is FULLY ONSITE M-F 9am-5pm every other Saturday 9am-2pm. Pay up to $23/hr. depending on experience. This role will be responsible for answering phones, welcoming and directing visitors, assisting with accounts payable, posting credit card payments, and maintaining accurate customer files. The ideal candidate will have experience in Word, Excel. As well excellent communication skills, strong data entry abilities, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z