<p>Our trusted client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller Consultant for a contract to hire engagement. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong background in financial management, reporting, and auditing within the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and improving processes to support organizational goals. This fully onsite role is located in Troy, Michigan and will report directly to the Controller. </p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><p>• Manage the preparation and review of financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Implement and oversee accounting procedures, including general ledger maintenance, payroll, inventory, and subsidiary ledgers.</p><p>• Conduct cost analyses and rate studies to evaluate financial performance and optimize expenses.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit processes and ensure timely submission of financial documentation.</p><p>• Supervise vendor onboarding, purchasing activities, and procurement to maintain operational efficiency.</p><p>• Establish and refine system controls for financial and administrative processes, ensuring continuous improvements.</p><p>• Participate in employee onboarding, payroll processing, and benefits enrollment coordination.</p><p>• Negotiate contracts and review proposals to achieve cost-effective procurement within budgetary constraints.</p><p>• Approve invoices and oversee payment processing to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Address and resolve discrepancies in goods or services by collaborating with vendors and quality control teams.</p>
<p><strong>Accounts Payable Associate – Join a Fun, Growing Team!</strong></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p> Our client, a large and rapidly expanding distributor, is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Associate</strong> to join their energetic and team-oriented accounting department. This role plays a key part in ensuring that invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time, and vendor relationships are maintained with professionalism and care. You’ll work closely with accounting leadership and have opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p> <em>Invoice Processing & Issue Resolution (55%)</em></p><ul><li>Accurately process vendor invoices, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and payment terms.</li><li>Identify and resolve discrepancies with the purchasing and distribution teams.</li><li>Support inventory and procurement teams with transaction reviews and reconciliations.</li></ul><p><em>Stakeholder Communication (25%)</em></p><ul><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding credits or balances.</li><li>Assist in weekly payment runs and maintain excellent vendor communication.</li><li>Manage the shared Accounts Payable inbox and respond to inquiries with a service-oriented mindset.</li><li>Provide reliable support to leadership on routine and special payment activities.</li></ul><p><em>Month-End Close & Compliance (10%)</em></p><ul><li>Prepare and record entries for month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Assist with audits and internal reporting requests.</li><li>Maintain organized documentation for compliance and accuracy.</li></ul><p><em>Continuous Improvement & Special Projects (10%)</em></p><ul><li>Recommend process enhancements to improve speed, accuracy, and visibility.</li><li>Participate in special initiatives and cross-functional projects.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski at (248)365-6131 or apply today. </p>
We are looking for a highly skilled Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team on a contract with potential for permanent employment. This role is based in Birmingham, Michigan, and requires expertise in managing financial records, preparing reports, and maintaining accuracy in accounting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a detail-oriented environment and bring strong knowledge of bookkeeping practices, including working with QuickBooks and Excel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Perform thorough bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to reflect financial transactions.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks (Desktop or Online) to organize and manage accounting tasks effectively.<br>• Collaborate with clients, including automotive dealerships, to provide bookkeeping support and financial insights.<br>• Conduct payroll processing and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Assist clients on-site when necessary to address interim bookkeeping needs.<br>• Produce financial statements and reports to support auditing and fraud detection efforts.<br>• Apply intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions, to analyze data efficiently.<br>• Work closely with the controller and other stakeholders to ensure seamless financial operations.
If you have a background in accounting as a and you're interested in taking on a challenging Full Charge Bookkeeper role with opportunity for advancement, this job may be for you. If you're looking for work as a Full Charge Bookkeeper, you might be the candidate Robert Half is looking for to prepare and process financial statements and accounts and manage all general accounting and bookkeeping essential functions. To succeed in this position, you will need excellent organizational skills, strong communication tactics, and have the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Full Charge Bookkeeper role is a short-term contract / temporary opportunity.<br><br>What you get to do every day<br><br>- Maintaining knowledge of current federal, state, and local legal requirements, ensuring adherence to them, filing reports, and communicating with management on needed actions<br><br>- Completing bank and general ledger reconciliations; processing payroll<br><br>- Performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including collections<br><br>- Tracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules<br><br>- Ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close<br><br>- Maintaining historical records by filing documents<br><br>- Assembling the trial balance and financial statements, including balance sheet and income and cash flow statements<br><br>- Overseeing accounting clerks and entry-level bookkeepers
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in Northville, Michigan. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will manage all aspects of accounts receivable for assigned customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and resolution of outstanding issues. This role requires strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and customer accounts payable departments to maintain smooth financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process daily cash remittances and ensure customer payments are posted accurately and promptly.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and customer accounts payable departments to resolve accounts receivable discrepancies with minimal supervision.<br>• Maintain and update the accounts receivable aging and collection reports, including detailed collection notes.<br>• Perform monthly close tasks within established deadlines to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Handle foreign currency transactions and utilize supplier portals for account updates and reconciliation.<br>• Facilitate monthly meetings between the accounting and sales teams to discuss and address any outstanding issues.<br>• Assist in training new employees and provide backup support to team members as needed.<br>• Perform routine tasks to support the accounts receivable department and assist accounting management with special projects as required.
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a contract-to-permanent basis in Troy, Michigan. In this role, you will be responsible for managing vendor records, ensuring accuracy in data processing, and assisting with financial documentation. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various departments to optimize processes and uphold compliance standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create, update, and maintain master data records with precision and efficiency.<br>• Perform regular data reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Enforce governance policies and ensure consistency across all systems and databases.<br>• Collaborate with IT and business units to streamline processes and implement best practices.<br>• Document key tasks and processes thoroughly to support operational transparency.<br>• Ensure compliance with organizational controls and assist with audit activities.<br>• Support the implementation and optimization of Oracle Fusion Cloud and other master data modules.<br>• Address ad hoc data management requests and provide assistance across teams as needed.<br>• Process invoices accurately, including coding and check runs, to maintain smooth accounts payable operations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Rochester Hills, Michigan. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in handling high-volume invoice data entry, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely payments. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain smooth operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter large volumes of invoices accurately and efficiently into the system.<br>• Process payments for invoices and ensure timely check runs.<br>• Maintain and strengthen relationships with vendors through clear communication and prompt issue resolution.<br>• Monitor the daily workflow of the Accounts Payable team and delegate tasks to ensure deadlines are met.<br>• Provide guidance and assistance to clerks as they navigate their responsibilities.<br>• Verify invoice accuracy by coding and reviewing entries.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting purposes.<br>• Collaborate with team members to identify areas for improvement in processes and workflows.
We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to join our team on a contract basis for a duration of 4–6 months. This position, based in Detroit, Michigan, offers the potential for remote work and requires an individual with extensive full-cycle accounts payable expertise and strong analytical capabilities. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to streamlining processes and maintaining effective vendor relationships.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the entire accounts payable cycle, including invoice coding, approval workflows, payment processing, and reconciliations.<br>• Ensure all transactions are accurate and completed in accordance with company policies and deadlines.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts payable, working closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and maintain thorough and organized financial documentation.<br>• Generate and review reports to identify areas for process improvements and implement cost-saving strategies.<br>• Collaborate with team members to optimize accounts payable systems and workflows.<br>• Manage high volumes of transactions while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls throughout the accounts payable process.<br>• Support the transition to automated systems where applicable, ensuring smooth integration into current workflows.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Credit/Collections Manager to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, you will oversee credit and collections operations, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong customer relationships. Your expertise will be critical in managing accounts receivable, analyzing credit applications, and supporting departmental goals while fostering collaboration across teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and collect outstanding balances on customer accounts while ensuring timely payments.<br>• Oversee the resolution of customer disputes and claims to maintain account integrity and improve payment processes.<br>• Analyze and approve credit applications by gathering necessary documentation and verifying creditworthiness.<br>• Monitor and enforce Days Sales Outstanding and overdue account targets, ensuring compliance with company standards.<br>• Collaborate with collection agencies, attorneys, and credit reporting groups to address bad debt accounts effectively.<br>• Provide training and mentorship to credit and collections personnel to enhance team performance.<br>• Maintain accurate and updated customer account information, including monitoring credit limits and terms.<br>• Assist in preparing reports for management and recommend updates to policies and procedures.<br>• Work closely with sales, customer service, and other departments to address account issues and foster positive relationships.<br>• Develop repayment agreements and negotiate solutions that balance collection efforts with customer satisfaction.
