Manufacturing Staff Accountant — Close & Cost Analysis

The Pivot Group; Croswell (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Staff Accountant for opportunities around Croswell, MI. The role supports manufacturing clients with month-end close, audits, journal entries, and variance analysis.

Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP/Excel skills are required to help ensure accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2–4 years of accounting experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience in accounting for manufacturing preferred.
• Detail-oriented with GAAP knowledge.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Prepare and post journal entries for month end close.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.

Skills

Vlookup

Advanced Excel

Inventory

Valuation

Pivot Tables

Accounts Receivable

Journal Entries

Variance Analysis

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

ERP

SOX

Internal Controls

CPA CMA

Cost Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Staff Accountant for opportunities around Croswell, MI. The role supports manufacturing clients with month-end close, audits, journal entries, and variance analysis.

Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP/Excel skills are required to help ensure accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2–4 years of accounting experience in manufacturing.