Accountant Jobs in Michigan

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Eden Foods, Inc.

Accountant

Accounting Department – Job Description Position: Accountant Professional for a Medium Size Business Reports to: Accounting Department Manager Requirements 1....

Wintegrity

Staff Accountant

Role: Staff Accountant Location: Livonia, MI 48150 Pay Rate: $60k - $65k Duration: Permanent Timings: 8am to 5pm ET (Mon - Fri) Requirements ·Able to analyze financial records and transfer information...

Associate Accountant

  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago

WHAT YOU WILL DO Assist in closing the books each month, which includes reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and review of certain income and expense accounts (including recording journal entries...

General Accountant

  • Southfield, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 4 hours ago

Drive Your Career Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented...

Project Accountant (FP&A)

  • Wixom, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Wixom, MI
  • 4 hours ago

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Project Accountant with a strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance to join our finance team....

Accountant Sr.

  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 5 hours ago

Description This position is responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts, conducting research and analysis, preparing, and posting general ledger entries. Key Responsibilities Reconcile...

Remote Work

Tax Accountant Sr

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 16 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 16 hours ago

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - State of Michigan About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients...

Tax Accountant Intern

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 16 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 16 hours ago

Internship opportunity for up to 1 year beginning Winter/Spring 2025. Hybrid role will require onsite support 1-2x weekly in Grand Rapids, MI. Job Summary Performs support tasks for department, as...

General Accountant - REQ20422

  • Plymouth, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MI
  • 1 day ago

As the General Accountant, at Plastipaks Global Corporate headquarters, you be part of team that analyzes, reconciles and records monthly general ledger activity for various accounts....

General Accountant

  • MI
  • 1 day ago
  • MI
  • 1 day ago

Prepares and reviews journal entries, facilitates timely processing, and actively participates on the Accounting analytics team....

Senior Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Accountant (GAAP)

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Prepares reconciliations, filings, miscellaneous billings, and journal entries. Assists in the preparation of financial statements and other reports. Assists in annual audit....

Senior Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Tasks and Qualifications: This is What you Will do in This Role: Execute month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness....

Accounts Manager/Budget Analyst

  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago

JOB TITLE: Account Manager/Budget Analyst DIVISION: Finance DEPARTMENT: Finance/Fiscal LOCATION: 9301 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210 REPORTS TO: Budgets/Accounts Receivable Supervisor FLSA...

Senior Accountant

  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

entries during the financial accounting close process, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, accruals, prepaids, and capitalized software Validate correct posting of entries via account...

Demographic Data for Michigan

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Michigan

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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