The posting
Staff Accountant | Detroit, MI
Salary Range: $56,000 - $86,000 depending on experience
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a staff accountant? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Detroit area seeking experienced Staff Accountants.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. 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.
This posting covers Staff Accountant opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Detroit in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Hamtramck, Ferndale, Oak Park, and Grosse Pointe Park.
The Opportunity
We work with companies in the Detroit area that add 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.
Usual Responsibilities
- Support external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis.
- Prepare and post journal entries for month end close.
- Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Assist with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold analysis.
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
Recommended Qualifications
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- to 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with cost accounting and inventory valuation.
- Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
- CPA or CMA certification or progress toward certification.
Job Titles That Should Apply
General Accountant, Cost Accountant, Junior Accountant, Accounting Associate, Financial Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Inventory Accountant, Fixed Asset Accountant, Accounting Analyst
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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.



