Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant | The Shyft Group, Inc. | Novi, MI

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

What you’ll do : The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Shared Services accounting department with a broad range of accounting responsibilities and functions to maintain the integrity of the company’s financial records.

Responsibilities include activities related to general accounting, fixed asset management, account reconciliations and various month-end Close items.

Hybrid Schedule : 3 days in office / 2 days remote

Core Responsibilities :

Preparation of Journal Entries.

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial Close periods.

Maintain intercompany reports and communications.

Review general ledger accounts, with the ability to identify and prepare any necessary adjusting journal entries.

Perform various balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations, with emphasis on intercompany accounts, prepaid expense accounts, and PP&E.

Maintain Construction in Progress and Fixed asset schedules, including F / A set-up, monthly depreciation, and communications related to approved asset spend.

Assist with field work for internal and external financial audits.

Assist with and / or prepare miscellaneous internal and external reports.

Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting Systems (such as Plex), and Consolidations systems (OneStream).

Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks and reports as may be required.

Learn More about The Shyft Group and our brands by exploring the Learn More section below.

What you need to be successful :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance with emphasis in accounting is required, CPA preferred

0-2+ years of accounting experience, private, industry, or corporate, is a plus.

Must have knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial data, with attention to detail.

Proficient with MS Office and highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets.

Must have very good analytical communication skills (verbal and written).

Must have good problem-solving and time-management skills.

Must be a disciplined, confidential, critical thinker, who works well with others.

Must have an excellent work ethic and the flexibility to work the hours necessary to meet strict deadlines, when required.

Why The Shyft Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Health & Wellness : Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA / FSA, Wellness Plan

Financial Security : 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance

Work / Life & Growth : Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are : The Shyft Group

is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands—

Utilimaster,

Blue ArcTM,

Royal Truck Body,

DuraMag,

Magnum,

Strobes-R-Us,

Spartan RV Chassis,

Red DiamondTM,

BuiltmoreTM,

and

Independent Truck UpfittersTM—

are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we’re leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice

U.S. Right to Work Notice.