Manufacturing Staff Accountant: GAAP & Costing Focus

The Pivot Group; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting for Staff Accountant opportunities in Alpena, MI. We collaborate with local manufacturers to connect talent with roles that involve GAAP-based accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close tasks.

Ideal candidates will reconcile accounts, prepare statements, support audits, and contribute to budget analyses, with ERP and advanced Excel skills to drive accurate costing in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Vlookup

Advanced Excel

Inventory

Valuation

Pivot Tables

ERP

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Journal Entries

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting for Staff Accountant opportunities in Alpena, MI. We collaborate with local manufacturers to connect talent with roles that involve GAAP-based accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close tasks.

Ideal candidates will reconcile accounts, prepare statements, support audits, and contribute to budget analyses, with ERP and advanced Excel skills to drive accurate costing in a manufacturing setting.