Manufacturing Staff Accountant — Cost & Inventory Focus

The Pivot Group; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is sourcing a Staff Accountant for opportunities with manufacturers in and around Niles, MI. This role focuses on inventory accounting, cost of goods sold analysis, and standard month-end processes.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 2–4 years of manufacturing accounting experience, with strong Excel/ERP skills to support audits and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
• 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.

Skills

Vlookup

Advanced Excel

Inventory

Valuation

Pivot Tables

Journal Entries

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

ERP

Manufacturing

Attention To Detail

Communication Skills

Excel

Finance

Documentation

Microsoft Excel

Accounting

Salary

Preparation

Records

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is sourcing a Staff Accountant for opportunities with manufacturers in and around Niles, MI. This role focuses on inventory accounting, cost of goods sold analysis, and standard month-end processes.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 2–4 years of manufacturing accounting experience, with strong Excel/ERP skills to support audits and financial reporting.