Bookkeeper – Montague Area

Job Description:

Bookkeeper | Montague, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting business operations? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Montague seeking skilled Bookkeepers.

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 collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Montague 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 ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing customers and tracking payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and submit sales tax returns.
• Support the inventory management process through accurate record-keeping.
• Generate financial reports for management review.

Recommended Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP B1) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and cost accounting.
• Experience with inventory management and job costing.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Junior Accountant, Financial Assistant, Bookkeeping Assistant, Ledger Clerk

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:
• Resume
• Offers
• Inventory
• Access
• Support
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting Software
• Operations
• Business Operations
• General Ledger
• Compliance
• Bookkeeping
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Returns
• Recruiting
• Invoicing
• Tax
• Compensation
• Quickbooks
• SAP
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing
• Excel
• Payments
• Records
• Vendors
• Preparation
• Software
• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Business
• Training
• Sales
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 48,000.00 - 69,000.00 (US Dollar)