Bookkeeper - Traverse Area

Job Description Bookkeeper | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $49,000 - $70,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting business operations? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Bookkeepers to drive results.

We are working with companies in Traverse City that are adding Bookkeepers 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.

• Manage accounts payable, processing invoices for raw materials, supplies, and operational expenses.
• Process accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of payments for manufactured goods.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations accurately and promptly.
• Process and manage payroll for all manufacturing and administrative staff.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial records.
• Assist in tracking inventory movements and related costs (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including profit & loss and balance sheets.
• Manage fixed asset depreciation schedules for manufacturing equipment and machinery.

• Experience as a Bookkeeper, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., ERP systems, Quick Books) and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and GAAP.
• Proven ability to manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

• Experience with ERP systems common in manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite)
• Basic understanding of cost accounting principles (e.g., COGS, inventory valuation methods)
• Familiarity with fixed asset tracking and depreciation in a production environment
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting

Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Financial Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Junior Accountant

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.

• Resume
• Offers
• Accounts Receivable
• BASIC
• Valuation
• Accounts Payable
• Operations
• Analysis
• ERP
• Balance
• Accounting Software
• Business Operations
• Raw Materials
• General Ledger
• Machinery
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Organizational Skills
• Compensation
• Attention To Detail
• Credit
• Quickbooks
• SAP
• Financial Statements
• Expenses
• Inventory Management
• Excel
• Manufacturing
• Payroll
• Payments
• Oracle
• Records
• Materials
• Data Analysis
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Software
• Business
• Management

$49,000. (US Dollar)