<p>A well-established and highly respected wealth management firm in the Metro Detroit area is seeking an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Accountant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and closely held businesses while collaborating with financial advisors to deliver comprehensive tax planning strategies.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone looking for a stable, client-focused environment with strong long-term career potential, excellent benefits, and a competitive compensation package.</p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>The Tax Manager / Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for the preparation and review of client tax returns, proactive tax planning, and ongoing client advisory services. The successful candidate will work closely with wealth advisors and clients to identify opportunities that minimize tax liabilities and support long-term financial goals.</p><p>This position does <strong>not</strong> initially include staff supervision responsibilities, allowing the individual to remain focused on client service, tax compliance, and planning.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for:</li><li>High-net-worth individuals</li><li>Trusts and estates</li><li>Small businesses and closely held entities</li><li>Provide year-round tax planning and advisory services to clients</li><li>Identify tax-saving opportunities and develop strategic tax solutions</li><li>Analyze client financial information and ensure compliance with tax regulations</li><li>Research tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients and advisors</li><li>Coordinate with wealth management professionals to deliver integrated financial and tax planning solutions</li><li>Assist clients with tax notices and other compliance-related matters</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Work Schedule</p><ul><li><strong>50–60 hours per week during tax season</strong></li><li>Return to a standard professional schedule outside of tax season</li><li><strong>100% in-office position</strong></li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a mission-driven organization in Detroit, Michigan. This position will oversee daily financial activities, support accurate and timely reporting, and help ensure compliance across grant-funded and nonprofit accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of account balances.<br>• Oversee grant-related accounting to support proper tracking, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements.<br>• Prepare and review financial information used for internal reporting, budgeting, and external audit support.<br>• Lead nonprofit budgeting activities by monitoring actual results, analyzing variances, and coordinating with stakeholders.<br>• Supervise accounting staff, provide day-to-day guidance, and support the development of a productive team environment.<br>• Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting issues and improve the flow of financial information.<br>• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and responding to requests related to financial statement reviews.
We are looking for an experienced IT Audit Manager to lead technology-focused audit activities for a manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for someone who can evaluate internal controls, strengthen risk management practices, and support compliance efforts across critical systems and processes. The successful candidate will partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify control gaps, recommend practical improvements, and help maintain a strong governance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and execute IT audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting for systems, applications, and infrastructure controls.<br>• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT general controls and recommend corrective actions that reduce risk and improve compliance.<br>• Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley related testing activities for technology controls and monitor remediation efforts through completion.<br>• Review access management, change management, backup, recovery, and other key control areas to confirm alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to communicate audit findings, provide actionable recommendations, and support sustainable process improvements.<br>• Supervise audit documentation and maintain clear workpapers that support conclusions, regulatory reviews, and internal standards.<br>• Guide audit team members who are new to the role by providing direction, feedback, and quality oversight throughout the audit lifecycle.<br>• Contribute to risk assessments and annual audit planning by identifying emerging technology risks and prioritizing high-impact areas for review.
<p><strong>Position: Tax Analyst</strong></p><p> <strong>Reports To: Director, Corporate Tax</strong></p><p>Our client, a global Fortune 200 organization, is expanding its tax team as part of a thoughtful long-term succession strategy. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a tax professional seeking meaningful career growth, exposure to leadership, and the ability to develop within a best-in-class corporate tax function.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> The Tax Analyst will support a broad range of corporate tax activities, including income tax compliance, provision support, research, and audit coordination. This role offers hands-on experience across federal, state, and local tax matters while partnering cross-functionally within a dynamic, high-performing environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> • Assist in the preparation of the annual and quarterly income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740</p><p> • Support federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including preparation of workpapers, apportionment, and fixed asset analyses</p><p> • Utilize tax software to manage data imports, account mapping, and return preparation</p><p> • Prepare filings related to non-income taxes, including sales/use, property, and other indirect taxes</p><p> • Calculate estimated tax payments and extensions to ensure timely compliance</p><p> • Assist with responses to tax audits and notices from governmental authorities</p><p> • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather data and support tax-related initiatives</p><p> • Identify opportunities to enhance processes and improve efficiency within the tax function</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131, or apply today. </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing-related organization in Canton, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to manage day-to-day financial activities while contributing to accurate reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in full-cycle accounting and can work effectively across both payables and receivables functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to ensure timely processing and accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to support accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules for periodic reporting.<br>• Support budgeting efforts by compiling financial data, tracking expenses, and helping maintain reporting accuracy.<br>• Partner with the controller and internal stakeholders to complete assigned accounting projects and operational tasks.<br>• Monitor account activity and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal departments.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for our service organization in Southfield, Michigan. This role will oversee close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support accurate financial reporting across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to coordinate effectively through audit and payroll-related processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and review account balances to maintain complete and reliable financial records.<br>• Prepare and approve journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and accounting treatment.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and supporting financial statement audit activities.<br>• Review financial data and reporting outputs to help ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations and provide guidance to staff on processes, priorities, and problem resolution.<br>• Support payroll accounting activities, including coordination with ADP and review of related entries and reconciliations.
<p>We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee technical and operational accounting for warranty and service-related programs. The Commercial Accounting Manager is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can translate complex accounting guidance into practical processes, support cross-functional decision-making, and strengthen financial governance in a growing environment. The role will work closely with business partners across finance, operations, legal, sales, engineering, and planning to ensure accounting conclusions are accurate, timely, and scalable.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead accounting oversight for warranty and service obligations, ensuring treatment aligns with applicable accounting guidance and internal policy standards.</p><p>• Partner with teams across sales, operations, legal, engineering, and FP&A to assess how program structures, service commitments, and contract terms affect financial reporting.</p><p>• Build and maintain methodologies for warranty reserves, including key assumptions, estimate models, roll-forwards, reconciliations, and management review procedures.</p><p>• Review upcoming products, services, and operational changes to identify accounting considerations early and reduce reporting risk before launch.</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate periodic accruals, adjustments, and financial statement disclosures related to warranty and service activities.</p><p>• Act as the primary accounting contact for audit matters tied to warranty and contingent liability topics, including technical documentation and support for external reviews.</p><p>• Establish scalable workflows, controls, and standard operating procedures that improve compliance, reporting quality, and readiness for a high-growth environment.</p><p>• Work with FP&A to support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for warranty and service costs, helping leadership understand financial trends and risks.</p><p>• Coach and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, technical rigor, and continuous process improvement.</p><p>• Drive enhancements in NetSuite or comparable ERP tools to improve data integrity, reporting visibility, and operational insight.</p>
<p>Bill Watts at Robert Half is partnering with a growing commercial real estate company who is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, and portfolio-level analysis for their portfolio of commercial properties. This role requires a hands-on accounting leader with a strong foundation in public accounting and experience supporting real estate or property management operations. The ideal candidate will bring technical accounting expertise, process discipline, and the ability to partner with operations and leadership to drive financial performance across the property portfolio.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Manage accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties, including tenant billings, CAM reconciliations, and lease accounting (ASC 842)</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements</li><li>Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures</li><li>Partner with asset management and property operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Analyze property-level financial performance, including NOI, cash flow, and operating metrics</li><li>Support lender reporting requirements and investor reporting as needed</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting capabilities</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff as the team grows</li></ul><p>Preferred Experience</p><ul><li>Experience working with commercial property portfolios (office, retail, industrial, or mixed-use)</li><li>Background supporting audits, tax compliance, and investor reporting</li><li>Exposure to job costing, capital projects, and development accounting</li><li>ERP system implementation or process improvement initiatives</li></ul>
<p>The Property Accountant is responsible for the accurate financial reporting and accounting of assigned real estate properties. This role partners closely with property management and ownership to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial information, while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to budgets, lender requirements, and accounting standards. The Property Accountant supports month-end close, budgeting, audit and tax preparation, and financing-related reporting across a portfolio of properties.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, assets, and liabilities, and perform analytical reviews of operational data such as expense classification and budget adherence.</li><li>Post monthly journal entries to ensure financial statements are accurate and properly stated.</li><li>Provide timely and accurate financial reports to property managers and ownership on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of annual and monthly budgets for assigned properties and related entities.</li><li>Coordinate with tax and audit professionals to prepare annual financial information and ensure timely filing of audit and tax returns.</li><li>Review and ensure proper classification of all property-level revenues and expenses.</li><li>Monitor cash balances regularly to ensure sufficient funds for operations and timely payment of liabilities.</li><li>Ensure timely payment of mortgages and other property-related obligations.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of financial reporting related to financing and refinancing activities, including lender reporting and compliance requirements.</li><li>Prepare and process replacement reserve draws in accordance with lender and ownership requirements.</li><li>Record fixed assets on a quarterly basis and ensure accurate capitalization.</li><li>Review job cost invoices and postings to confirm accuracy and alignment with approved budgets.</li><li>Assist with special projects and ad hoc accounting initiatives as assigned.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>Two (2)+ years of property or real estate accounting experience preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of GAAP and property accounting principles.</li><li>Experience with property management or accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar) preferred.</li><li>Strong reconciliation, analytical, and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with property managers and ownership.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Sr. Accountant</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our trusted cllient is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a long-term contract opportunity based in Detroit, Michigan. This role supports several high-impact accounting functions, including revenue and billing activities, payroll backup coverage, and financial reporting for operational business units. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, adapts quickly in a fast-moving private company environment, and is comfortable balancing detailed transactional work with broader accounting responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include:</p><p>• Provide accounting support for a major electronic billing initiative, including work related to subscription-based agreements, invoicing activity, and accounts receivable operations.</p><p>• Partner with the payroll function to become a dependable backup resource, ensuring continuity for payroll processing and related accounting tasks.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver financial reports and analysis for healthcare operations, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of supporting schedules to help sustain an efficient close process.</p><p>• Assist with billing and revenue processes tied to multi-service contracts and product sales, ensuring records align with accounting requirements.</p><p>• Support sales tax-related accounting work connected to the Avalara module and related transaction flows.</p><p>• Review existing accounting documentation, identify gaps, and help strengthen process clarity and consistency.</p><p>• Work across teams and systems to resolve issues, respond to changing priorities, and reduce dependency on single-person knowledge areas.</p>
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support commercial accounting activities tied to vehicle-related revenue, inventory, and cost of sales in Troy, Michigan. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can interpret complex guidance, improve processes, and collaborate across finance, sales, operations, and legal teams. The position will play a key part in establishing reliable procedures, strengthening controls, and delivering accurate reporting as the business grows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead accounting for vehicle and related revenue streams, applying revenue recognition guidance to assess deliverables, pricing allocation, and sales channel treatment.<br>• Manage accounting for customer order deposits and prepayments, ensuring balances are accurately recorded, reconciled, and tracked through fulfillment.<br>• Prepare monthly close deliverables, including journal entries, reconciliations, roll-forwards, and reporting for inventory, revenue, and cost of goods sold.<br>• Review finished goods inventory for valuation considerations and record appropriate adjustments in line with applicable accounting standards.<br>• Partner with FP&A to support forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis related to vehicle sales, margins, and associated costs.<br>• Design and strengthen internal controls and scalable accounting workflows that support a growing commercial business environment.<br>• Assist with external audit requests and contribute to financial statement support for revenue and inventory-related disclosures.<br>• Evaluate the accounting impact of new products, go-to-market models, and operational changes before implementation.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to help shape and execute an end-to-end order-to-cash process for vehicle transactions.<br>• Participate in ERP-related implementation activities by defining accounting needs, supporting testing, and documenting outcomes thoroughly.
We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to join an investment management organization in Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, works independently with confidence, and contributes effectively in a collaborative environment. The position will support core accounting operations, reporting activities, and close processes while helping maintain accurate and timely financial information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee key accounting activities to ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and aligned with reporting requirements.<br>• Prepare and review financial reports that support internal decision-making and external business needs.<br>• Manage month-end close responsibilities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and coordination of closing timelines.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by analyzing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting overall data integrity.<br>• Track and account for fixed assets, including additions, depreciation, and related record maintenance.<br>• Partner with cross-functional colleagues to gather financial information, answer accounting questions, and improve workflow efficiency.<br>• Contribute to process improvements and support accounting system-related tasks, including work involving accounting software when applicable.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join a funds management organization in Southfield, Michigan on a Contract basis. This position will support core accounting operations by handling day-to-day financial activity, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely processing across payables, receivables, and the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to keep financial data organized and reliable in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounting activities across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining supporting documentation and verifying alignment with accounting records.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts regularly, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, identifying inconsistencies, and supporting month-end close efforts.<br>• Monitor incoming and outgoing payments, follow up on variances, and help keep financial records complete and current.<br>• Assist with reporting and account analysis by compiling financial data and providing clear documentation for review.<br>• Support process continuity during accounting workflow or system-related changes when needed, ensuring records remain accurate throughout transitions.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Intercompany Accountant to join a growing automotive organization in Troy, Michigan. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate intercompany accounting across multiple entities while supporting reliable financial close and reporting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee intercompany activity across multiple legal entities by recording transactions, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare recurring reconciliations and consolidation elimination entries to support accurate monthly and annual financial reporting.</p><p>• Partner with domestic and international stakeholders during the month-end and year-end close to analyze variances and address outstanding intercompany issues.</p><p>• Work closely with finance and tax teams to apply transfer pricing policies and maintain supporting documentation in line with company requirements.</p><p>• Provide schedules, reconciliations, and supporting records for audit requests while helping uphold internal control and accounting compliance standards.</p><p>• Participate in system implementation and process enhancement efforts tied to intercompany accounting, netting, and consolidation workflows.</p><p>• Create, refine, and maintain process documentation and work instructions to improve consistency, control, and efficiency.</p><p>• Help strengthen accounting processes and documentation that support scalable reporting and readiness for public company expectations.</p><p>• Identify and recommend improvements that enhance the accuracy, speed, and effectiveness of intercompany accounting operations.</p>