Staff Accountant - Alpena Area

The Pivot Group

Alpena (MI)

Presencial

USD 58.000 - 88.000

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Hace 2 días

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Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

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.

Conocimientos

Vlookup

Advanced Excel

Inventory

Valuation

Pivot Tables

ERP

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Journal Entries

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Staff Accountant | Alpena, MI

Salary Range: $58,000 - $88,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in staff accountant? 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 Alpena area seeking Staff Accountants.

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 Staff Accountant opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Alpena in Alpena County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Ossineke, Hillman, Rogers City, and Lincoln.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Alpena region seeking Staff Accountants. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual 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.

Recommended 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.
to 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with cost accounting and inventory valuation.
Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
CPA or CMA certification or progress toward certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Accounting Associate, Financial Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Inventory Accountant, Fixed Asset Accountant, Accounting Analyst, General Accountant, Cost Accountant, Junior Accountant

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

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