Tax Preparer Jobs in Lansing, MI

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Tax Accountant

Howell, MI
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Preparer to support seasonal tax operations in Howell, Michigan through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on preparing tax filings, reviewing returns for completeness and accuracy, and helping finalize work during peak filing periods. The assignment may extend into May based on business needs. Responsibilities: • Prepare individual income tax returns with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with current tax regulations. • Examine completed tax documents to confirm that supporting information is complete, calculations are correct, and filings are ready for submission. • Resolve missing details or inconsistencies by organizing return data and ensuring each file is properly completed before final review. • Assist with end-of-cycle wrap-up activities following key filing deadlines to help close out seasonal workloads efficiently. • Handle more involved tax scenarios by applying sound judgment to complex individual return preparation. • Maintain organized records and clear documentation to support a smooth preparation and review process.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Lansing, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
Location: Lansing, MI - On-SiteStarting Salary: Up to $80,000 Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join their organization in Lansing, Michigan. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, supporting timely close activities, and ensuring day-to-day accounting operations run smoothly with an emphasis on accounts payable. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, practical accounts payable experience, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by preparing and recording entries related to accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other adjustments.• Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities by completing assigned accounting tasks and helping deliver accurate financial results on schedule.• Perform reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, credit cards, fixed assets, and intercompany balances, and investigate variances to resolution.• Support audit preparation and compliance efforts by organizing documentation, strengthening reconciliations, and following established internal control practices.• Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and work with stakeholders to improve processes and enhance system usage within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.• Provide cross-functional support in areas such as accounts receivable, payroll assistance, budgeting, financial analysis, and special projects when needed.• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable activities, including invoice review, matching, vendor record upkeep, payment processing, statement reconciliation, aging analysis, and response to supplier questions.• Reconcile company credit card activity and employee expense submissions while assisting with year-end vendor reporting and 1099 tracking. For immediate consideration email your resume to rochelle.carrasco@roberthalf com
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Augusta, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a healthcare organization in Augusta, Michigan. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with daily and monthly accounting activity, and helping ensure timely reporting across key accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in transactional accounting and general ledger support, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support month-end close activities. • Process vendor invoices, monitor payment schedules, and maintain organized accounts payable records. • Record incoming payments, track outstanding balances, and support accounts receivable follow-up efforts. • Maintain financial data within QuickBooks and help ensure consistency across accounting documentation. • Assist in preparing routine financial reports and supporting schedules for internal review. • Review accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

East Lansing, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Are you a detail-oriented Staff Accountant who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic, multi-entity environment? This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing organization with a well-established accounting function and a strong track record of success. Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple legal entities. This Staff Accountant position offers exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of complex entity structures, and the chance to work closely with an experienced Controller who is genuinely invested in building a strong team and developing talent. The role reports directly to a Controller I placed with the organization more than 5 years ago. She is known for an approachable, supportive, and empowering leadership style. This is a leader who invests in their people, encourages professional development, and creates an environment where team members can succeed. What You'll Do<ul><li>Perform day-to-day accounting activities across multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial records.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring, accrual, and adjusting entries.</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Perform general ledger reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Reconcile intercompany transactions and assist with intercompany accounting activities.</li><li>Support the preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting.</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions as needed.</li><li>Support audit and tax preparation activities by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiencies across the organization.</li></ul>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Okemos, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
27 - 31 USD / Hourly
Location: Okemos, MI - On-siteStarting pay: Up to $31/hour Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage their complex payroll for a mid-sized workforce in Okemos, Michigan. This position plays an important role in maintaining payroll records, applying multi-state pay rules, and supporting a smooth employee payment experience. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and hands-on experience handling the full payroll cycle. Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 100 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion each pay period.• Administer multi-state payroll transactions while applying relevant wage, tax, and deduction requirements across jurisdictions.• Maintain payroll data, review timesheets and earnings entries, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.• Verify employee pay changes, including new hires, status updates, deductions, and other compensation-related adjustments.• Reconcile payroll records and support reporting needs by preparing payroll summaries and related documentation.• Respond to employee and internal payroll questions with professionalism, clarity, and discretion.• Partner with internal teams to help maintain compliant payroll practices and support any payroll-related process updates when needed. For immediate consideration email your resume to rochelle.carrasco@roberthalf com
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Brighton, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy organization in Brighton, Michigan. This role is responsible for managing payroll details with precision, maintaining compliance with wage and tax requirements, and partnering with accounting, operations, and HR to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with care while meeting recurring deadlines. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll processing and any supplemental payroll runs, confirming time worked, pay calculations, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and other adjustments before final submission. • Gather and validate paper and electronic time records from field and office teams, following up with supervisors and project leadership to resolve missing or inconsistent entries. • Assign payroll hours and related labor expenses correctly across employees, jobs, departments, cost codes, and direct or indirect accounts to support accurate reporting. • Maintain union-related payroll information, including wage classifications, negotiated rates, fringe amounts, and required remittance documentation, while ensuring alignment with payroll records. • Prepare certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation for qualifying projects, including support for classification details and fringe benefit reporting. • Update and safeguard employee payroll data such as tax elections, direct deposit details, garnishments, benefit deductions, and approved compensation changes. • Reconcile payroll registers, labor allocations, benefit withholdings, and general ledger activity, researching and correcting exceptions in a timely manner. • Support payroll tax coordination, quarter-end and year-end balancing, W-2 preparation, agency correspondence, and employee status changes in collaboration with HR, the Controller, and external payroll partners. • Respond to employee payroll questions professionally, maintain confidentiality, and produce recurring payroll, overtime, labor cost, and audit support reports as needed.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Battle Creek, MI
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Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable part-time Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for an organization in Battle Creek, Michigan. This is an onsite,Contract opportunity offering approximately 20 flexible hours per week and an immediate start. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, support routine audit-related activities, and ensure essential bookkeeping work continues smoothly while the team is short-staffed. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices accurately and ensure payments are tracked in a timely manner.• Maintain core bookkeeping activities so daily financial operations continue without disruption.• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including recording transactions and monitoring outstanding items.• Reconcile bank activity and review financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies.• Assist with audit preparation by organizing documentation and completing assigned accounting support tasks.• Create and update business forms and templates within PandaDoc as needed.• Use Excel and QuickBooks to manage financial data, prepare reports, and keep records current.• Collaborate closely with team members, communicate clearly, and seek clarification when needed to keep work moving efficiently.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

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