Staff Accountant | Hart, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in staff accountant? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Hart seeking skilled Staff Accountants.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Hart 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

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank statements, credit cards, and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Support inventory accounting, including cost tracking, valuation, and cycle count reconciliation.
• Participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Aid in the preparation of audit schedules and provide support to external auditors.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Help maintain and improve internal controls over financial processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• - 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• - Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles
• - Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills
• - Experience with inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis
• - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with ERP systems commonly used in manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• - Familiarity with inventory costing methods (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average) and their impact on financial statements.
• - Knowledge of standard costing principles and variance analysis.
• - Experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules in a manufacturing environment.
• - Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, Associate Accountant, Staff Auditor, Junior Auditor, Assistant Accountant, General Ledger Accountant, Financial Accountant, Corporate Accountant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Candidate, Accounting Associate, Bookkeeper

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.