Staff Accountant - Zeeland Area

Job Description:

Staff Accountant | Zeeland, 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 Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Zeeland seeking skilled 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 Zeeland 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 for month-end close, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and inventory valuation.
• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Support external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.
• 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
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Experience with inventory costing and analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Staff Accountant, Accountant, Junior Accountant, Financial Accountant, General Accountant, Accounting Specialist, 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://(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

• Offers

• Accountants

• Inventory

• Accruals

• Access

• Support

• Valuation

• Balance

• Accounts Payable

• Journal Entries

• Accounting Software

• Balance Sheet

• General Ledger

• Analysis

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Recruiting

• Compensation

• Financial Statements

• SAP

• Manufacturing

• Excel

• Payments

• Records

• Oracle

• Preparation

• Software

• Accounting

• Documentation

• Finance

• Microsoft Excel

• Training

• Management

Salary Package:

$ 56,000. (US Dollar)