Staff Accountant - Detroit Area

The Pivot Group; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pivot Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support month-end close, audits, and financial reporting for manufacturing clients in Michigan's Detroit area. The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, and cost analysis.

Salary ranges from $56,000 to $86,000 depending on experience, with opportunities to collaborate across manufacturers and advance within a network focused on career trajectory and meaningful placements.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 0-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Vlookup

Advanced Excel

Inventory

Valuation

Pivot Tables

Accounts Receivable

Journal Entries

Variance Analysis

ERP

Manufacturing

Attention To Detail

Communication Skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Staff Accountant | Detroit, MI

Salary Range: $56,000 - $86,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented 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 advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Detroit 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 Detroit in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Hamtramck, Ferndale, Oak Park, and Grosse Pointe Park.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Detroit area that add Staff Accountants to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Usual 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.

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

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

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
• Accounts Receivable
• Journal Entries
• Variance Analysis
• Authorization
• Accounts Payable
• General Ledger
• Salary
• Hiring
• Analysis
• ERP
• Partnerships
• Internal Controls
• Recruiting
• Compliance
• Compensation
• Financial Statements
• Financial Reporting
• Manufacturing
• Attention To Detail
• Communication Skills
• Records
• Excel
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Finance
• Documentation
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication

Salary Package:

$ 56,000.00 - 86,000.00 (US Dollar)