Staff Accountant - Paw Paw Area

Staff Accountant | Paw Paw, 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 is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Paw Paw seeking Staff Accountants to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Paw Paw that are adding Staff Accountants 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment application, and collection efforts.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, reports, and management presentations.
• Support inventory accounting functions, including costing, cycle counts, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control policies and procedures.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, and analyze budget versus actual variances.
• Prepare and file sales tax and other regulatory reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as operations and procurement, to ensure accurate financial data.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Enterprise).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with ERP systems common in manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• - Understanding of inventory valuation methods (e.g., FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average)
• - Familiarity with cost accounting principles and practices in a manufacturing environment
• - Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, for data analysis

Job Titles That Should Apply

Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Accounting Associate, General Accountant, Corporate Accountant, Financial Accountant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk

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.