Staff Accountant - Hudsonville Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Hudsonville-based employers to connect qualified Staff Accountants with manufacturing-focused opportunities in West Michigan. This role focuses on GAAP accounting, journal entries, and close processes, with collaboration across production teams and audits.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of accounting experience, including inventory costing, with strong Excel and ERP software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of experience in a Staff Accountant role, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Experience with inventory costing and analysis

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank statements and various balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing supporting schedules and analyses.
• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
• Support inventory costing and valuation, including variance analysis and adjustments.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to gather financial data and improve reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Accounting software

Inventory costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Staff Accountant | Hudsonville, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 - $85,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in staff accountant? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Hudsonville seeking experienced Staff Accountants to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Hudsonville 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank statements and various balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing supporting schedules and analyses.
• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
• Support inventory costing and valuation, including variance analysis and adjustments.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to gather financial data and improve reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of experience in a Staff Accountant role, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Experience with inventory costing and analysis

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Staff Accountant, Junior Accountant, General Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Financial Accountant, Cost Accountant, Tax Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Accountant I, Entry-Level Accountant

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.