Bookkeeper / Office Manager - Bad Axe Area

Bookkeeper / Office Manager | Bad Axe, MI

Salary Range: $47,000 - $72,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a bookkeeper / office manager? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Bad Axe area seeking experienced Bookkeeper / Office Managers.

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 Bookkeeper / Office Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Bad Axe in Huron County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Ubly, Pigeon, Harbor Beach, and Minden City.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Bad Axe area seeking Bookkeeper / Office Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements each month.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare invoices and follow up on past due accounts.
• Run payroll and track paid time off and hours.
• Maintain employee files and onboarding paperwork.
• Order office and shop supplies and track inventory.
• Prepare monthly reports for ownership or management.
• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system.

Recommended Qualifications

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Comfort with spreadsheets and basic formulas.
• Understanding of payroll processing and related filings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience in a small business.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with bill of materials or inventory software.
• Prior office management or administrative supervision.
• Experience in a manufacturing or job shop environment.
• Familiarity with cost tracking for materials and labor.
• Associate degree in accounting or business.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Full Charge Bookkeeper, Administrative Manager, Payroll Clerk, Staff Accountant, Office Administrator, Bookkeeper, Office Manager, Accounting Clerk

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.