Bookkeeper - Portage Area

Bookkeeper | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $69,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Portage seeking Bookkeepers.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Portage that are seeking Bookkeepers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely transactions.
• Maintain the general ledger, performing regular reconciliations of bank and credit card statements.
• Manage payroll processing, including deductions, tax filings, and compliance.
• Assist with inventory valuation and reconciliation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Prepare basic financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets.
• Track fixed assets, including depreciation for manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns and other relevant government compliance documents.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
• Experience with inventory costing methods and tracking manufacturing costs (e.g., WIP, COGS).
• Demonstrated ability to perform bank reconciliations and prepare accurate financial statements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) commonly used in manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing-specific ERP systems (e.g., SAP Business One, NetSuite, Epicor).
• Familiarity with inventory costing methods (e.g., FIFO, weighted-average) and their impact on financials.
• Exposure to job costing or standard costing principles within a production environment.
• Ability to assist with budget variance analysis related to production costs.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Bookkeeper, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant, Financial Clerk, Ledger Keeper, Payroll Clerk, Accounting Technician

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.