Manufacturing Staff Accountant — GAAP & Close & Reporting

the-pivot-group-careers; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, collaborates with Holland-area manufacturers to identify a Staff Accountant who can own month-end close, reconcile ledgers, and prepare reliable financial statements.

You will partner with production and operations teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation, support audits, and analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with inventory costing and analysis

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank statements and various balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, including accruals and reclassifications.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenses, identifying key drivers.
• Support external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including depreciation schedules and additions/disposals.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Analytical skills

Manufacturing experience

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, collaborates with Holland-area manufacturers to identify a Staff Accountant who can own month-end close, reconcile ledgers, and prepare reliable financial statements.

You will partner with production and operations teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation, support audits, and analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenses.