Accounting Manager: ERP & Process Improvement Lead

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems Inc.; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, inventory and cost accounting, as well as month-end close across multiple entities.

The role partners with leaders across Finance, Operations, and IT to strengthen controls, automate processes, improve ERP utilization, and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to support growth and business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, cost accounting, inventory accounting.
• Experience leading accounting teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Advanced MS Excel and ERP system experience.
• CPA, CMA, MBA or equivalent advanced credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR and collections, fixed assets, Inventory accounting, and cost accounting.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management for accounting team members.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Drive accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement across the accounting function.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reports.
• Lead inventory and cost accounting activities, including standard costing and variance analysis; support inventory valuation and forecasting.
• Oversee AP, AR, credit, collections, billing, and cash application; monitor aging and cash management.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve ERP utilization; drive finance transformation initiatives.
• Develop documentation, workflows, training materials, and process controls to support scalability and continuity.
• Support external audits, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

ERP system

Job description

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, inventory and cost accounting, as well as month-end close across multiple entities.

The role partners with leaders across Finance, Operations, and IT to strengthen controls, automate processes, improve ERP utilization, and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to support growth and business decisions.