<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee billing, trust accounting, accounts receivable, and financial operations for a growing firm in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial processes while supporting attorneys and staff with billing and accounting inquiries. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing exceptional technical expertise and a proactive, hands-on approach to managing financial responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the firm's billing operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial activities.</p><p>• Oversee trust accounts, ensuring adherence to State Bar regulations and maintaining compliance standards.</p><p>• Manage month-end close processes, including maintaining the general ledger and preparing financial reporting packages for leadership.</p><p>• Collaborate with outsourced partners to ensure efficient handling of accounts payable and general ledger functions.</p><p>• Administer billing configurations and provide support to attorneys and staff on billing-related inquiries.</p><p>• Monitor accounts receivable and work-in-progress to optimize cash flow and financial performance.</p><p>• Prepare annual budgets and support year-end financial reporting and audits.</p><p>• Ensure effective cash management strategies to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Maintain detailed account reconciliations and oversee journal entries to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Provide guidance and expertise on legal billing processes within the firm.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Tax & Accounting Manager to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a unique public firm offering an accelerated partner track to run their own branch/location. This position requires a highly motivated individual with a strong background in accounting, tax services, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing advisory services to clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee a range of accounting tasks, including financial statement preparation, review, and finalization.</p><p>• Manage client projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are completed efficiently.</p><p>• Identify client challenges and recommend effective solutions to address deficiencies.</p><p>• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through consistent communication and support.</p><p>• Ensure compliance deadlines are managed effectively for all assigned clients.</p><p>• Assist with onboarding new clients and integrating them into the company’s processes.</p><p>• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns, as well as create tax projections for clients.</p><p>• Conduct client meetings to provide advisory services and analyze financial statements.</p><p>• Lead and manage assigned staff, ensuring productivity and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Travel to client locations or company offices as necessary to support operational needs.</p>
<p><strong>Staff / Senior Accountant (Confidential Search)</strong></p><p> Location: Metro Detroit | Hybrid</p><p><strong>About Our Client</strong></p><p> Our client is a well-established, growing manufacturing and service company with a strong reputation for quality and operational excellence. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the organization values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The finance team plays a critical role as a strategic business partner, ensuring accurate reporting while driving insights that support operational and executive decision-making.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> Our client is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant (level commensurate with experience) to join its shared services finance team. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and requires a proactive professional who thrives in an evolving environment, embraces ambiguity, and brings forward recommendations that improve processes and strengthen controls.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be comfortable acting as a stakeholder across departments—partnering with operations, FP& A, and leadership to analyze results, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own and execute complex monthly inventory and cost-related account reconciliations, including inventory reserves, standard cost variances, and management estimates</li><li>Analyze manufacturing and operational variances, identify margin drivers, and provide insights into cost trends and inefficiencies</li><li>Support month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting with thorough documentation</li><li>Assist with budget-to-actual analysis, particularly COGS and production-related expenses</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to track inventory trends, cost changes, and forecast financial impacts</li><li>Support audit requests and internal control requirements, providing detailed reconciliation and general ledger support</li><li>Proactively identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and contribute to system enhancements that increase efficiency and reporting accuracy</li><li>Present ad hoc financial analyses and insights to leadership and operational stakeholders</li></ul><p>This role requires comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively.</p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of accounting or audit experience (public accounting or industry experience considered)</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite or similar platforms is a plus</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools</li><li>High integrity, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities</li></ul><p>Our client offers the opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative organization that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p><p>For consideration, call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p>About the Organization</p><p>Our client is a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization with a long history of service and community impact. Known for strong values, stable leadership, and thoughtful stewardship, the organization is deeply committed to integrity, accountability, and building meaningful relationships with the people and communities it serves.</p><p>Position Summary</p><p>The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative and purpose-driven finance team. This role is best suited for a self-directed professional who thrives working independently, manages multiple priorities simultaneously, and takes ownership of their work.</p><p>Reporting to senior financial leadership, the Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring revenue and expenses are recorded accurately and timely, supporting operational excellence and sound decision-making. The position works closely with executive leadership and interacts with a broad range of stakeholders, including program leaders, operational staff, office personnel, families, and donors.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Independently maintain the general ledger, including preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations</li><li>Ensure revenue and expenses are recorded timely, accurately, and in accordance with U.S. GAAP</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes with a high degree of accuracy and accountability</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and proactively research and resolve variances or discrepancies</li><li>Provide budgeting support and assist with variance analysis</li><li>Deliver reliable financial data and insights to leadership to support informed decision-making</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across programs, operations, and administration while maintaining strong individual accountability</li><li>Support external audit requests and documentation needs</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and help strengthen internal controls and accounting efficiency</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, or questions, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
