Staff Accountant - Kentwood Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Kentwood, MI is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide accurate financial reporting for manufacturing clients.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years in a staff accountant role, and experience with Excel and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. This role offers opportunities to contribute to cost analysis and audits within a manufacturing-focused network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years in staff accountant role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (SAP, Oracle).
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory costing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank statements, AR/AP.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including variances in labor, materials, and overhead.
• Support external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.
• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Inventory costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Staff Accountant | Kentwood, MI

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

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in staff accountant? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Kentwood seeking experienced Staff Accountants.

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 Kentwood 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

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank statements, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing accruals and journal entries.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, material, and overhead variances.
• Support external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.
• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.

Recommended Qualifications

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

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Staff Accountant, Accountant, Junior Accountant, General Accountant, Financial Accountant, Accounting Specialist, Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Cost Accountant, Treasury 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.