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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MillerKnoll

Senior Cost Accountant

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Project Accountant - Remote

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • moments ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • moments ago

T he Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding a Project Accountant/Billing Specialist to our team....

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Accountant II - Risk Finance

  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 hours ago

The Accountant II is an important position on the team, with responsibility over the preparation of monthly accounting responsibilities, including the preparation of journal entries and components of...

Tax Accountant

  • Kent City, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Kent City, MI
  • 23 hours ago

Job Description: We're looking for a Senior Tax Manager to lead our accounting and tax team, oversee key client relationships, and provide expert guidance on complex tax matters. This is a great...

Staff Accountant

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

entries, accruals, and account analyses....

Tax Intern - Summer 2027 - Destination CPA

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

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations...

Staff Accountant

  • Holland, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a Staff Accountant who will assist and support the Controller with ad hoc projects, control, and process reviews, and facilitate month-end and year-end close....

Senior Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Senior Accountant Recruiter Staff Financial Group Location Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Salary USD 75,000.00 - 85,000.00 per year Posted 15 Aug 2025 Closes 14 Sep 2025 Ref ...480 Job role Accountant...

Senior Forensic Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago

Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). 4-6 years of experience in forensic accounting or a related role. Experience with data analysis software (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Alteryx)....

Accountant II, Division of Research & Innovation

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

Typically, incumbents have held entry level Accountant positions....

District Accountant

  • Zeeland, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Zeeland, MI
  • 3 days ago

Create and/or verify and then input all journal entries. Provide accounting and computer services essential to the preparation, administration, supervision and control of the budget....

Senior Accountant

  • Wyoming, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Wyoming, MI
  • 3 days ago

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries. Completes monthly division and consolidated financial statements with related charts and graphs....

Accountant

  • Marshall, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Marshall, MI
  • 3 days ago

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS : Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance preferred or combination of related experience 2-5 years work experience required, preferably in a manufacturing...

Project Accountant

  • Lake Angelus, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Angelus, MI
  • 4 days ago

The Group Project Accountant will be based in the Auburn Hills corporate office, reporting to the Head of Group Accounting based in the Oxford, UK corporate office....

Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago

. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 Job Description: Position Summary: Responsible to perform a variety of general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries and account reconciliations, in...

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
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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