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Remote Bookkeeper Contractor Jobs in Michigan
MCC Solutions takes on experienced bookkeepers as remote independent contractors. If you work from Michigan, you can apply here.
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How it works
Bookkeeping work from Michigan
The work is a monthly close for small business clients: categorize transactions, reconcile bank and card accounts, and send clear reports, in QuickBooks Online, Xero or the software the client already owns. We are a young firm and take a limited number of contractors, so we do not promise a volume of work. We do not have an office in Michigan, and the work is done online. The larger cities in Michigan that our pages cover include Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids.
Small businesses across Michigan, from Detroit to smaller towns, work in sectors such as manufacturing, financial services, professional and business services, education and health services, so contractors who know a few industries tend to fit well.
What you need
Requirements
- A completed W-9 and our independent contractor agreement, signed
- A computer, a reliable internet connection and a private place to work
- Respect for client confidentiality
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Xero or comparable software
- Familiarity with Michigan filings is a plus, not a requirement
- Steady monthly reconciliations and plain, prompt communication with clients
Michigan work
What Michigan clients' books involve
The Michigan Department of Treasury lists a 6% sales tax rate. Treasury assigns a monthly, quarterly or annual filing schedule each year. Monthly returns are due the 20th of the following month, and an annual return is due February 28 for all filers. We confirm your schedule on your own Michigan Treasury Online account.
Contractors working Michigan clients tend to see:
- Unemployment insurance reports for employees
- Monthly or quarterly sales, use and withholding returns, prepared for you to file
- The LLC annual statement to LARA, due February 15 each year
- The annual sales, use and withholding reconciliation, due February 28
Many Michigan owners serve clients in Ohio, Indiana or Ontario as well. We keep each jurisdiction's activity separate in the books.
Official sources: Michigan Department of Treasury and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Rates and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency. We do not give tax or legal advice.
Around Michigan
Where the clients come from
- Detroit (Wayne County): employers there include General Motors, Ford and Stellantis North America, headquartered in Metro Detroit.
- Ann Arbor (Washtenaw County): businesses sit alongside employers such as the University of Michigan (about 30,000 workers), health services, biotechnology and high tech.
- Grand Rapids (Kent County): employers there include Corewell Health, Meijer and Steelcase.
Wikipedia, October 2026. Place facts only. They are not claims about our clients or your pay.
Michigan details
What to know about Michigan work
The state tax agency is Michigan Department of Treasury. You do not need to be an expert in its rules, but you should be comfortable reading its notices and knowing which filings belong to the client and which to their tax professional.
We do not hire for a location. A Michigan bookkeeper works from home, in the client's own file, on a monthly schedule.
What it pays
Pay and terms
There is no posted rate. We agree a rate with you on a short call and put it in writing before you start with any client. You decide which work to accept, and you receive a 1099 at year end.
A plain note: this is not legal advice, and we are a young company that deliberately keeps the team small, so early contractors see more of the work as it grows.
FAQ
Michigan bookkeeper contractor questions
Do I need a certification?
No. Experience matters most. A QuickBooks ProAdvisor or similar credential is welcome but not required.
What Michigan filings come up?
The Michigan Department of Treasury lists a 6% sales tax rate. Treasury assigns a monthly, quarterly or annual filing schedule each year. Monthly returns are due the 20th of the following month, and an annual return is due February 28 for all filers. We confirm your schedule on your own Michigan Treasury Online account. Familiarity helps, and we confirm the details for each client.
Is there work right now?
We do not promise a number of clients. Applicants are contacted as work arrives.
What does it cost to join?
There is no fee at any stage.
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