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Staff Accountant - Traverse City Area
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The Pivot Group
Traverse City, MI (In Person)
$70,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Staff Accountant |Traverse City, MI Salary Range:
$55,000 - $85,000 depending on experience Are you a seasoned 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 and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Traverse City seeking Staff Accountants to lead and enhance their operations. 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 Traverse City 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 and bank statements. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports. Analyze manufacturing costs and variances. Process accounts payable invoices and expense reports. Support annual external audits and provide requested documentation. Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules. Recommended Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 2+ years of experience in general ledger accounting Experience with an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) Strong understanding of GAAP principles Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Prior experience in a manufacturing environment Bonus Qualifications Additional certifications or training Job Titles That Should Apply Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, General Ledger Accountant, Financial Accountant, Cost Accountant, Treasury Accountant, Tax Accountant, Compliance Accountant, Accounts Payable Accountant, Accounts Receivable Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounting Specialist, Financial Analyst (entry-level), Assistant Controller (entry-level 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. 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://www.thepivotgroup.org. 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:
- NetSuite
- Resume
- Offers
- Accountants
- Support
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Treasury
- Journal Entries
- Operations
- General Ledger
- ERP
- Compliance
- Salary
- Hiring
- Partnerships
- Recruiting
- Tax
- Compensation
- Financial Statements
- SAP
- Manufacturing
- Excel
- Records
- Oracle
- Preparation
- Accounting
- Documentation
- Finance
- Microsoft Excel