General Accountant​/Financial Analyst

Job Title: General Accountant / Financial Analyst

Experience Level: 2–5 Years

Location: OnSite in Detroit, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract to Hire

Salary Range: $50-$65K (for perm)

Our client is a mission‑driven organization located in downtown Detroit. They are committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. Their team is passionate, collaborative, and dedicated to excellence in everything they do. They are seeking a dynamic and detail‑oriented General Accountant / Financial Analyst to join their finance team and help drive financial clarity and operational efficiency.

This position will start as a Contract‑to‑Hire role, on‑site in downtown Detroit 5‑days‑a‑week.

The General Accountant / Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the organization’s financial operations, reporting, and analysis. This individual will be responsible for special projects for the CFO including maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and documenting policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is energetic, resourceful, and thrives in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment.

• Update policies and procedures for CFO department.
• As directed by the CFO analyze financial data and trends to support budgeting and forecasting activities and other special projects.
• Support compliance and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
• Utilize ERP systems for financial and compliance reporting, including data management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Prepare ad‑hoc reports and financial models as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Must have a CPA (or have plans to get one.)
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• Experience with at least one ERP system (Yardi preferred.)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Tech‑savvy with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Positive, can‑do attitude with a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

• Experience in a nonprofit or mission‑driven organization.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance standards.
• Local Detroit‑area candidates only will be considered.

For further information, contact:

Michael Spiro, Senior Recruiter
Jefferson Wells, Great Lakes Region
Phone:

Jefferson Wells (), a division of Manpower Group, is a professional services firm delivering solutions in Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance and Tax. We put people to work in contract/consulting projects, as well as temp‑to‑perm jobs and permanent direct‑hire positions with our clients.

• Optional Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Consultant Care Support.
• Free Training to upgrade your skills.
• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals.

Jefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Manpower Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of Manpower Group and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.