<p><strong>Cost Accounting Analyst – Global Manufacturing Organization</strong></p><p> Location: Metro Detroit | Hybrid Work Environment</p><p>Our client, a <strong>globally recognized leader in its industry</strong>, is seeking a <strong>Cost Accounting Analyst</strong> to join its growing finance organization. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to deepen their expertise in <strong>absorption costing, manufacturing finance, and global cost analysis</strong> while working in a highly collaborative environment.</p><p>This position partners closely with <strong>operations, FP&A, and corporate finance</strong> to support accurate financial reporting, strengthen cost visibility, and provide insights that support operational decision-making across a global manufacturing platform. While the primary focus of the role is <strong>cost accounting and inventory valuation</strong>, the organization will <strong>train the individual on broader general ledger activities</strong>, creating a strong development path for future advancement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Cost Accounting & Inventory</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze product costs including <strong>materials, labor, overhead, and subcontracting costs</strong> within an absorption costing environment.</li><li>Perform <strong>monthly cost roll-ups</strong> and validate the accuracy of bills of materials and manufacturing routings.</li><li>Analyze and explain <strong>manufacturing variances</strong> including material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.</li><li>Support inventory valuation processes in accordance with <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.</li><li>Monitor <strong>slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory reserves</strong> and assist with related analysis.</li><li>Participate in <strong>physical inventory counts and cycle counts</strong>, reconciling discrepancies and improving inventory accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>General Ledger & Close Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with <strong>journal entries, reconciliations, and cost-related adjustments</strong> during the monthly close.</li><li>Reconcile accounts including <strong>inventory, COGS, manufacturing variances, accruals, and reserves</strong>.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation tracking.</li><li>Assist with <strong>intercompany transactions and reconciliations</strong> within a global structure.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare <strong>product and customer margin analysis</strong> and explain key drivers of profitability.</li><li>Support <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost modeling</strong> related to production activity.</li><li>Partner with FP&A to explain <strong>cost drivers, operational trends, and P&L fluctuations</strong>.</li><li>Participate in <strong>continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives</strong>.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, or if you have questions, please contact Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an industry-leading manufacturing organization as they look for an Analyst to join their team. Are you 1-3 years into your career and looking to expand your skillset with a growing company? This might be the ideal role for you! Each day, you will potentially handle/support the following:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Daily cash flow activities, ensuring adequate liquidity for business operations.</li><li>Prepare and update short-term and long-term cash flow projections to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Cost modeling & analysis </li><li>Developing data to support strategic planning </li><li>Initiating & developing process improvements </li></ul><p>Interested in learning more about this incredible growth opportunity? Apply now and let's chat! </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>🚨 <strong>Cost Accountant II | Manufacturing | Onsite</strong></p><p> 📍 Maple Grove, MN</p><p> 💰 $80K–$100K (DOE)</p><p>I’m partnering with a growing manufacturing operation seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant II</strong> to own cost integrity, drive variance analysis, and support plant leadership with actionable financial insight.</p><p>This is a hands-on role embedded with operations — ideal for someone who enjoys the shop floor as much as the spreadsheet.</p><p>🔍 What You’ll Own</p><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><p>🤝 Operational Partnership</p><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><p>✅ What You Bring</p><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><p>This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on profitability and operational performance.</p><p>📩 If this aligns with your background — or you know someone who fits — let’s connect.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Tax Analyst to join our team in Southfield, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring compliance with tax regulations, maintaining accurate records, and supporting tax-related initiatives. This position requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with the tax leadership team to enhance technological tax automation processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Prepare quarterly tax estimates, extensions, and payments while ensuring compliance with deadlines.<br>• Post monthly journal entries related to tax, reconcile tax expense accounts, and manage balance sheet accruals with precision.<br>• Manage and track federal, state, and local tax payments, addressing variances and providing updates on refunds or carryforwards.<br>• Oversee the company’s Tax Fixed Asset software and review all federal and state tax fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.<br>• Work closely with external tax preparers to provide data and analysis for interim and year-end compliance.<br>• Maintain a detailed tax calendar to monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing across all jurisdictions.<br>• Collaborate with legal and accounting teams to update the company’s legal and tax hierarchy, ensuring system accuracy.<br>• Assist with tax audits and inquiries by gathering relevant data, conducting analysis, and responding to tax authority requests.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join a fast-growing healthcare organization in West Bloomfield, Michigan on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. In this role, you will support essential accounting activities that help maintain accurate financial records, strengthen operational efficiency, and provide dependable reporting for the business. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Accounting Manager while contributing to a high-growth, multi-site practice focused on delivering specialized patient care.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including invoice review, payment processing, vendor account balancing, and maintenance of vendor records.<br>• Administer company credit card activity by reviewing expenses, reconciling transactions, and helping enforce internal spending policies.<br>• Process employee reimbursement requests and mileage submissions with accurate coding, complete documentation, and timely turnaround.<br>• Support general ledger activities through preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliation work tied to month-end processes.<br>• Assist with fixed asset tracking by recording qualifying purchases, maintaining asset details, and supporting accurate depreciation reporting.<br>• Identify prepaid expenses within invoices and card transactions, enter them appropriately, and help maintain schedules for amortization.<br>• Post and reconcile patient deposit activity on scheduled processing days, ensuring correct allocation and financial accuracy.<br>• Contribute ideas that improve accounting workflows, reinforce internal controls, and increase efficiency across finance operations.
<p>Job Title: Senior Analyst, FP&A</p><p>Location: Southfield, MI</p><p>Reports To: Vice President, FP&A</p><p><br></p><p>About Our Client</p><p>Our client is a private national real estate firm with a strong track record of growth, disciplined capital management, and long-term value creation. With a diversified portfolio and a collaborative, high-performance culture, the firm partners across investment, legal, accounting, and asset management teams to execute complex transactions nationwide.</p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>The Senior Analyst, FP&A will play a highly visible, transaction-focused role supporting acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, joint venture buyouts, and other strategic capital events. This individual will work cross-functionally with Legal, Transactions, Acquisitions, Asset Management, and Accounting teams to ensure financial accuracy, timely execution, and seamless closings.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong business acumen, and enjoys coordinating complex financial processes from start to finish.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Transaction Management (Approx. 75%)</p><p><br></p><p>Track and communicate status of all active transactions.</p><p><br></p><p>Maintain detailed closing trackers and provide updates to stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Review and interpret legal and loan documents to ensure accuracy of settlement statements and funding schedules.</p><p><br></p><p>Coordinate with title companies and lenders to finalize closing statements and disbursements.</p><p><br></p><p>Prepare detailed sources and uses schedules with full support.</p><p><br></p><p>Review third-party, title, lender, and joint venture invoices for accuracy and reasonableness.</p><p><br></p><p>Reconcile closing costs and funding with underwriting models.</p><p><br></p><p>Coordinate with Accounting and Asset Management on prorations, funding, and operating accounts.</p><p><br></p><p>Review draw packages related to development and preferred equity structures.</p><p><br></p><p>Lender Reporting & Portfolio Support (Approx. 25%)</p><p><br></p><p>Prepare monthly lender reporting and covenant compliance calculations.</p><p><br></p><p>Assist with loan paydown analyses and ad hoc reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Support annual lender audit coordination.</p><p><br></p><p>Aggregate data for third-party valuation processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Assist with financial modeling, portfolio analytics, and strategic project analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Prepare Variable Interest Entity (VIE) memorandums related to transactions.</p><p><br></p><p>Support month-end close for applicable entities and funds.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected private real estate platform and gain exposure to high-impact transactions in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, or your questions, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p>Our client, a Nationwide benefits consulting organization, is seeking an IS Analyst to support and maintain their core IT infrastructure. The IS Analyst II supports and maintains IT infrastructure, ensuring systems, networks, and applications run reliably. This role serves as a key point of contact for end users and contributes to security, virtualization, and collaboration tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Infrastructure & Hardware Support</strong></p><ul><li>Install and maintain desktops, servers, and network equipment</li><li>Support telephony, printers, and endpoint devices</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues</li></ul><p><strong>Server & Application Support</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain server operating systems and applications</li><li>Manage user accounts, storage, and backups</li><li>Install, update, and troubleshoot end-user applications</li></ul><p><strong>User Support</strong></p><ul><li>Act as primary IT contact for assigned locations</li><li>Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues</li></ul><p><strong>Security & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor systems for security risks and vulnerabilities</li><li>Assist with incident response and remediation</li><li>Support audits and ensure compliance with IT security policies</li></ul><p><strong>Virtualization & Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Support virtual desktops, servers, and hypervisors</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration Tools</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain collaboration platforms</li><li>Provide user training and documentation</li><li>Integrate tools with email, phone, and other systems</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Systems Analyst to support and enhance finance technology solutions for an automotive organization in Novi, Michigan. In this role, you will oversee key reconciliation platforms, partner with accounting and reporting teams, and help improve the reliability and efficiency of financial processes. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong systems knowledge with a practical understanding of accounting operations and internal controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the day-to-day administration of the company’s account reconciliation platform and ensure stable, accurate system performance.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliation activities by improving workflows, increasing automation, and reducing manual effort.<br>• Work closely with accounting, reporting, and audit stakeholders to convert business needs into effective financial systems solutions.<br>• Provide user support by investigating system issues, resolving functional problems, and guiding teams toward timely solutions.<br>• Organize and deliver training sessions that build user confidence, improve adoption, and promote more effective use of financial tools.<br>• Coordinate with global teams to encourage consistent practices, stronger governance, and standardized reconciliation processes.<br>• Assess system updates, enhancements, and patches by leading testing efforts and supporting controlled deployment activities.<br>• Expand team coverage by supporting related financial systems and contributing to cross-functional improvement initiatives.<br>• Participate in special projects focused on strengthening data quality, internal controls, and overall finance systems performance.
<p>Starting Salary: $130,000 - $1600,000 + Bonus </p><p>Lacation: Jackson, MI - Hybrid </p><p><br></p><p>Tired of long hours in public accounting? Step into this principal-level technical accounting/financial analyst role with a collaborative team where you have the ability to influence financial strategy and partner directly with all levels of leadership! This family first, high growth company offers real work-life balance and room for advancement! </p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for a full-time, director hire, Senior Technical Accounting & Financial Analyst to join their team. This is an advanced level role where you will leverage your expertise in financial analysis and technical accounting to drive accurate reporting and support decision-making processes. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex financial challenges and contribute to the success of an organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform detailed financial analysis to support the company’s decision-making and strategic planning.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Implement and maintain technical accounting processes in compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Prepare and review SEC filings to ensure accuracy and adherence to reporting requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors during financial statement audits to provide necessary documentation and support.</p><p>• Analyze and review financial statements for accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Develop financial models to forecast and assess business scenarios.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations through ad hoc financial analysis as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal financial policies.</p>
<p>The MES Analyst is responsible for the implementation, support, configuration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the MES System (Solidat). This role acts as a liaison between Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and IT to ensure accurate data capture, system reliability, and alignment with production and compliance requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>· Support daily operations of the MES, ensuring system availability, accuracy, and performance</p><p>· Configure and maintain MES workflows, routings, and production parameters</p><p>· Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Materials to gather system requirements and translate them into MES solutions</p><p>· Troubleshoot MES issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions</p><p>· Support system integrations with ERP, PLCs, and other manufacturing systems</p><p>· Create and maintain MES documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and system configurations</p><p>· Support data integrity, traceability, and electronic batch records where applicable</p><p>· Develop and deliver MES reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support manufacturing performance</p><p>· Train end users and provide ongoing system support</p>