We are looking for a meticulous and dependable Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in River Rouge, Michigan. This role involves handling essential financial activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in school-based or nonprofit accounting, along with strong technical skills in Excel and financial reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including vendor invoicing, payments, and collections.<br>• Perform precise monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and other financial records.<br>• Oversee and reconcile transactions related to credit cards and other payment systems.<br>• Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets, ensuring expenditures align with financial goals.<br>• Organize and prepare documentation for annual audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.<br>• Maintain detailed records of fixed assets, including acquisitions, depreciation schedules, and disposals.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs, to analyze financial data and generate reports.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to manage and oversee the accounting operations for our organization in Detroit, Michigan. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining compliance with regulations, and enhancing internal controls. The ideal candidate will collaborate with leadership to drive process improvements and support strategic financial initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise all accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll entries, and cost accounting.<br>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to deliver timely and accurate financial statements compliant with US GAAP.<br>• Prepare and evaluate internal and external financial reports to guide decision-making and monitor business performance.<br>• Oversee cash flow planning, forecasting, and analysis to ensure operational needs are met.<br>• Develop and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to uphold financial integrity.<br>• Collaborate with department leaders to support annual budgeting processes and periodic financial forecasts.<br>• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting systems.<br>• Act as the primary accounting resource for all organizational locations.<br>• Foster a collaborative environment by effectively communicating across all levels of the organization.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Detroit, Michigan. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing inventory valuation, analyzing cost variances, and preparing financial reports that drive strategic decisions. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across various departments, including manufacturing, retail, and supply chain, to ensure accurate cost accounting and improve operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and reconcile inventory accounts across manufacturing, retail, and distribution operations to ensure consistent accuracy.</p><p>• Conduct detailed cost analysis, identify variances, and work with operational teams to address discrepancies.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing variance analyses and financial reports related to inventory and cost of goods sold.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date cost data and inventory valuations while overseeing cost roll processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and distribution teams to reconcile inventory transactions and monitor cycle counts.</p><p>• Prepare documentation and respond to external audit requests regarding inventory and cost accounting.</p><p>• Recommend and implement process improvements for inventory management and cost reporting.</p><p>• Provide financial insights to assist leadership in pricing strategies, forecasting profitability, and identifying cost reduction opportunities.</p><p>IF you have questions or would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131. For immediate and confidential consideration please apply today. </p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented entry-level Accountant to join our team in Novi, Michigan. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting essential accounting processes. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for numbers, this position is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations to support month-end and year-end closing processes.<br>• Monitor job cost accounting to track project expenses and profitability.<br>• Analyze Work-In-Progress (WIP) data to assess project status and financial implications.<br>• Assist in compiling documentation and data for internal and external audits.<br>• Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes and systems.<br>• Support financial reporting by preparing accurate and timely reports as needed.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
Key Responsibilities:<br>• AP/AR transaction posting and reconciliations<br>• Bank reconciliations<br>• Expense coding and credit card reconciliation<br>• Vendor statement reconciliation<br>• Asset management (building, vehicles, fuel, and supply cost audits)<br>• Identifying posting errors through financial understanding<br>• Audit support (documentation requests and testing)<br>• Month-end close support<br>• Maintaining fixed asset register and depreciation tracking<br>• Employee and credit card expense reconciliation<br>• Assisting in preparation of basic journal entries<br>• Preparing simple financial schedules for controller review<br>• Handling basic delinquent collections follow-up<br>• Preparing aging reports for AR/AP<br>• Assisting in cost allocation for departments<br>• Supporting data clean-up for SAP or ERP systems<br>• Assisting with budget preparation and analysis<br>Desired Profile:<br>• 2–4 years of direct bookkeeping or accounting experience (AP/AR, reconciliations, expense tracking)<br>• Demonstrated audit and budget experience preferred<br>• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve posting errors<br>• Proficient in Excel; prior ERP/accounting software experience (SAP/QuickBooks/other) is strongly valued. SAP is a experience is a plus. <br>• Self-motivated, organized, and reliable — able to manage recurring tasks with accuracy and timeliness<br>• Positive, eager-to-learn attitude with the interest and capacity to grow into expanded financial responsibilities over time<br>This person will work closely with me as Controller, so reliability and accuracy are critical. The goal is to find someone who can fully own the bookkeeping seat today while having the potential for development into broader financial responsibilities.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in New Boston, Michigan. This Contract-to-long-term role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining three days in-office with two days remote. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily financial transactions, including invoicing, cash receipts, and disbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Prepare and review profit and loss statements, tax filings, and bank reconciliations for assigned areas.<br>• Perform journal entry preparation and execute period-end close activities, analyzing and explaining any variances.<br>• Develop and implement accounting processes and procedures for new business initiatives.<br>• Oversee general ledger account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.<br>• Address and resolve billing, cash receipt, and disbursement issues for both internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Assist in the implementation of sales tax software, prepare sales tax returns, and coordinate payments with the Tax department.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller and team members to identify and execute process improvements for accounting operations.<br>• Lead or contribute to special projects and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
