Staff Accountant - Cadillac Area

Job Description:

Staff Accountant | Cadillac, MI

Salary Range: $57,000 - $87,000 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 Cadillac 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 partner with manufacturers across Cadillac seeking Staff Accountants who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank and intercompany.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold.
• Process accounts payable invoices and employee expense reports.
• Support annual audits by providing documentation and analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedules.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and cost accounting principles
• Experience with inventory management and analysis
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with an ERP system like SAP or Oracle.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• CPA candidate or actively pursuing CPA licensure.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Staff Accountant, Junior Accountant, General Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Financial Accountant, Cost Accountant, Tax Accountant, Bookkeeper, Assistant Controller, Accounting Analyst

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 at https:// The Pivot Group Network 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.

Required Skills:

• Resume

• Data

• Offers

• Accountants

• Inventory

• Support

• Lean Manufacturing

• Accounts Payable

• Journal Entries

• Financial Data

• Six Sigma

• General Ledger

• Analysis

• ERP

• Visualization

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Recruiting

• Tax

• Compensation

• Data Visualization

• Financial Statements

• SAP

• Inventory Management

• Manufacturing

• Tableau

• Excel

• Power BI

• Oracle

• Preparation

• Accounting

• Documentation

• Finance

• Microsoft Excel

• Management

Salary Package:

$ 57,000. (US Dollar)