Bookkeeper - Niles Area

The Pivot Group; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Niles, MI is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting tasks for local manufacturers. You will maintain ledgers, process invoices, track payments, and support month-end close in a flexible manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree in accounting or related field, experience with QuickBooks or ERP systems, and strong spreadsheets. Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $71,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets for tracking and reconciliation.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices and track customer payments.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Assist with monthly close and basic financial reports.
• Track inventory costs and job cost records.
• Organize receipts and supporting documents for audits.
• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements each month.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Spreadsheets

Double-entry accounting

General ledger

Payroll processing

ERP systems

Accounting software

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Bookkeeper | Niles, MI

Salary Range:

$50,000 - $71,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in accounting and finance? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Niles area seeking Bookkeepers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Bookkeeper opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Niles in Berrien County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Stevensville, and Dowagiac.

Usual Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices and track customer payments.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Assist with monthly close and basic financial reports.
• Track inventory costs and job cost records.
• Organize receipts and supporting documents for audits.
• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements each month.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets for tracking and reconciliation.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Prior bookkeeping experience, ideally in manufacturing or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks or ERP systems.
• Understanding of double-entry accounting and general ledger work.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with payroll processing and related filings.
• Exposure to ERP systems used in manufacturing environments.
• Certified Bookkeeper (CB) credential.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close.
• Experience with job costing or inventory accounting.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Clerk, General Ledger Clerk, Billing Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Staff Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Full Charge Bookkeeper

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

• Reports
• Inventory
• Support
• BASIC
• Payroll Processing
• Search
• Financial Transactions
• Accounting Software
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• General Ledger
• Salary
• Hiring
• Bookkeeping
• ERP
• Spreadsheets
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Credit
• Quickbooks
• Manufacturing
• Attention To Detail
• Payroll
• Payments
• Records
• Preparation
• Software
• Accounting
• Finance

Salary Package:

$ 50,000.00 - 71,000.00 (US Dollar)