Job Description

Bookkeeper | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $47,000 - $67,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting business operations? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Newaygo seeking experienced Bookkeepers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Newaygo region seeking Bookkeepers. 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

• Process accounts payable and receivable for manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts, including inventory and cost of goods sold entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts monthly.
• Manage inventory records for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Process payroll and ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations.
• Track fixed assets and calculate depreciation for manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including profit & loss and balance sheets.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Enterprise, SAP Business One) and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and job costing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accurately.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and general ledger reconciliation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems common in manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Basic understanding of cost accounting principles (e.g., COGS, inventory valuation methods).
• Familiarity with inventory management processes and systems.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting, particularly for manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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