Payroll Clerk Jobs in Sterling Heights, MI

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Payroll Clerk

Ann Arbor, MI
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join a hospitality-focused team in Ann Arbor, Michigan on a Long-term Contract basis. This role supports high-volume payroll activity in a fast-moving environment and is well suited to someone who values accuracy, responsiveness, and strong service when working with employee pay matters. The position includes an on-site schedule Wednesday through Friday, with Friday worked remotely, and candidates must be available for the required hours and complete a typing assessment as part of the process. Responsibilities: • Process payroll data for a large workforce across multiple states, ensuring payments are completed accurately and within established timelines. • Review tax withholdings and payroll transactions to help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. • Investigate pay-related issues in partnership with payroll colleagues and work toward timely resolution of discrepancies. • Organize and maintain payroll documentation to support reporting needs, audits, and record retention standards. • Use Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, to examine payroll information and identify trends or inconsistencies. • Respond to employee questions related to earnings, deductions, and payroll processing with professionalism and a customer-focused approach. • Check payroll calculations carefully to confirm alignment with company guidelines and applicable policies. • Contribute to year-end payroll activities and provide general support for ongoing payroll operations. • Look for opportunities to streamline workflows and recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Royal Oak, MI
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a client in Royal Oak, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing a steady volume of payables activity with accuracy. The person in this role will handle invoice review, utility payments, and weekly disbursements while working confidently in QuickBooks and collaborating effectively with the broader team. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring payment records are complete and up to date. • Review and assign proper coding to invoices before entry into the accounting system. • Manage recurring and nonrecurring utility payments while maintaining organized documentation for each transaction. • Prepare and complete weekly check runs in accordance with internal timelines and approval procedures. • Enter accounts payable activity into QuickBooks and verify that financial data is recorded correctly. • Reconcile payable details and research discrepancies to support accurate vendor balances. • Communicate with vendors and internal staff to resolve invoice questions, payment issues, and supporting documentation needs. • Maintain orderly accounts payable files and assist with reporting tasks using Microsoft Excel as needed.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Ann Arbor, MI
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is working with a client seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk onsite in Ann Arbor. The Accounts Payable Clerk will assist with a variety of activities that support the processing, validation, reconciliation and payment of expenses and invoices to the company. This role is ONSITE and pay up to $28/hr. Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Clerk: • Matches receiving paperwork to invoices. • Scans paid invoices and checks into electronic filing system. • Enters approved invoices into AP systems i.e. expense reports, freight, and utility. • General office tasks, projects, and other responsibilities as assigned. • Communicates with vendors and branches. • Administrative functions pulling documents, making payments, answering simple questions, basic Excel/Outlook skills To be considered for the Accounts Payable Clerk you MUST meet the following criteria: • 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience in Microsoft D365 and/or Sage a plus • Exceptional communication skills and organizational skills • Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Temporary / Contract
15.8365 - 18.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to support gift and payment processing activities for a Contract assignment based in Michigan. This role is well suited to someone who can step into a contract assignment quickly, work independently with limited training, and manage sensitive financial and donor-related records with care. The position focuses on accurate transaction entry, receivables support, and timely documentation while helping maintain organized and reliable financial data. Responsibilities: • Process gifts, payments, and related receivable transactions accurately and within required timelines. • Enter and batch financial information in the appropriate system while maintaining complete and reliable records. • Prepare acknowledgment correspondence and tax receipt documentation for submitted gifts. • Apply cash receipts and support commercial collection activities as needed to keep accounts current. • Reconcile recorded gifts and receivable activity with the business office to resolve discrepancies promptly. • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of donor and payment data within Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or a similar platform. • Handle confidential financial and donor information with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. • Provide additional administrative and accounts receivable support duties as assigned during the coverage period.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Melvindale, MI
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Temporary to Hire
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support financial and operational activities for a housing organization in Melvindale, Michigan. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting tasks while contributing to payroll, reporting, and administrative coordination. The role works closely with leadership to maintain accurate records, support compliance, and help keep core business operations running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Manage outgoing payments and incoming funds across multiple program accounts, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and processed on schedule. • Reconcile bank activity, maintain organized financial documentation, and post journal entries needed to support a complete general ledger. • Administer rent and tenant-related billing, apply payments, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue accounts through appropriate collection steps. • Oversee security deposit accounting, including tracking balances and preparing refunds when applicable. • Process payroll information, review employee time and leave records, and support benefits and human resources administration in line with policy requirements. • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, prepare financial data for reporting, and support annual audit requests from external reviewers. • Prepare required tax and financial reports, including vendor reporting forms, budget support materials, and recurring summaries for leadership and board review. • Maintain financial files, petty cash records, and daily deposits while responding to questions from vendors, auditors, and internal staff. • Support operational systems and office administration by updating asset and inventory records, helping with software administration, and assisting with purchasing and general office needs.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Troy, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant/Tax Accountant to join a growing accounting firm. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting multiple business clients, building trusted relationships, and delivering accurate financial reporting and tax accounting services. The role offers exposure to a range of industries in a collaborative environment that values skill development and work-life balance. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review accounting records and do tax accounting and client accounting work for small and mid-sized business clients and individuals across multiple industries.• Complete write-up work and maintain accurate books to support timely financial reporting.• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet activity to ensure the integrity of client financial data.• Record journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and assist with month-end close processes.• Create financial statements and explain results to clients in a clear, practical manner.• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, responding to questions and supporting ongoing accounting needs.• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed for client engagements.• Use QuickBooks and other accounting applications effectively while adapting to new tools and platforms as needed.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Troy, MI
remote
Temporary to Hire
26 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Troy, Michigan. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment and partnering with teams across the business to support accurate, timely financial operations. The role offers the chance to contribute to core accounting processes, strengthen reporting support, and help improve operational efficiency as the company continues to expand. Responsibilities: • Manage key activities tied to the monthly close cycle, including preparing and recording journal entries related to cash, prepaid expenses, and accrued items, while completing account reconciliations accurately and on schedule. • Partner with the accounts payable function to evaluate and approve vendor setup requests within NetSuite, helping maintain accurate vendor records and compliance with internal procedures. • Assist with year-end audit preparation by organizing requested documentation, assembling support files, and responding to auditor questions in a timely manner. • Create and maintain schedules and other supporting documentation used for financial reporting and account analysis. • Contribute to efforts that enhance accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and introduce greater efficiency and automation across financial processes. • Provide analytical support and participate in special projects that impact accounting operations and broader finance objectives as business needs arise.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Livonia, MI
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Temporary to Hire
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Livonia, Michigan on a contract basis with permanent potential. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, managing day-to-day accounting activity, and supporting a fast-moving business environment. The position offers the chance to contribute across multiple accounting functions while building long-term career potential within an expanding company. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to support timely and accurate financial processing. • Review incoming invoices, enter transaction details into QuickBooks Online, and prepare billing documents for customers. • Create and distribute customer invoices while maintaining accuracy in pricing, coding, and supporting documentation. • Coordinate vendor payment schedules and monitor outstanding obligations to ensure proper cash flow tracking. • Reconcile accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in financial records and supporting reports. • Examine employee timesheets and travel-related expenses in Excel to confirm completeness and alignment with internal records. • Maintain organized accounting files and ensure financial data is entered consistently and accurately. • Prepare journal entries and support general ledger activities, including work related to sales tax and corporate tax processes. • Assist with additional bookkeeping assignments and accounting projects as business needs evolve.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

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