Staff Accountant - Caro Area

The Pivot Group; Caro (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group in Caro, MI is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting for manufacturing clients in Tuscola County. The role offers a salary range of $57,000–$87,000 depending on experience.

We connect manufacturing companies in Caro and surrounding regions with qualified accounting professionals. This network focuses on alignment with local market needs and future opportunities in the area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 COGS analysis.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support external audits with documentation and explanations.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis.

Skills

Vlookup

Advanced Excel

Inventory

Valuation

Pivot Tables

Journal Entries

Accounts Receivable

Variance Analysis

Search

Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Staff Accountant | Caro, MI

Salary Range: $57,000 - $87,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a staff accountant? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Caro area seeking experienced 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 Caro in Tuscola County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Marlette, Millington, Akron, and Cass City.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Caro 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

• 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.
• Support external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

Junior Accountant, Accounting Associate, Financial Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Inventory Accountant, Fixed Asset Accountant, Accounting Analyst, General Accountant, Cost 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills

• Vlookup
• Advanced Excel
• Inventory
• Valuation
• Support
• Pivot Tables
• Search
• Access
• Accounts Receivable
• Journal Entries
• Variance Analysis