Cost Accountant

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic seeks a Cost Accountant to support US Operations Finance in Grand Rapids, MI and Salt Lake City, UT. You will work with the Plant Manager and Manufacturing Controller, handling costs, inventory, and financial planning in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities include developing factory forecasts, budgeting, and standard costs, with daily reporting on labor metrics and inventory projections. Strong Excel skills and SAP/ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to standard costing is required.
• Experience using SAP or ERP system is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
• Travel up to 5–10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs, inventory, and metrics in Dematic’s manufacturing plants.
• Provide analysis and financial guidance to Plant Manager and leaders on site.
• Develop factory financials including forecasts and annual budget.
• Calculate and review standard costs, purchase price variance, and production variances.
• Support daily costing and annual standard cost setting.
• Prepare workload for manufacturing site, including backlog and new business.
• Communicate financial performance daily and drive SQDC improvements.
• Review daily labor metrics and forecast inventory.

Skills

Cost accounting

Data analysis

SAP/ERP

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP System

Job description

As a member of the US Operations Finance organization, the Cost Accountant plays a key role in the success of the Global Operations function at Dematic. This role supports manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, MI and Salt Lake City, Utah that are within a much larger global organization (35,000+ employees globally). This position provides exposure to various levels of management within Dematic and is a springboard to more multifaceted roles within finance, including management. The role will be reporting to the Manufacturing Controller and will work a hybrid schedule from our Grand Rapids, MI office.

We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $51,750-75,900 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications: This is What you Will do in This Role:

In partnership with the local Manufacturing Controller, manage costs, inventory, and metrics in Dematic’s manufacturing plants.

Provide analysis, support, and strategic financial guidance to the Plant Manager, Floor Supervisors, and other key leaders on site.

Develop financials for the factory including forecasts, monthly review of actual to forecast and plan, and support the annual budget process.

Calculate, review, and ensure accuracy in standard costs including reviews of purchase price variance and production variances.

Support daily costing process and annual standard cost setting as needed.

Prepare upcoming workload for manufacturing site, including backlog (booked work) and new business.

Coordinate efforts with the Plant Manager to drive the SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery Cost) mentality, and communicate the financial performance of the plant daily.

Review and provide daily reports on key labor metrics.

Support the forecast of inventory in the plant.

Calculate factory inventory reserves and evaluate the efficiency of reserves quarterly.

Ensure compliance of all financial controls for the plant are followed including inventory management and cycle counts.

Participate in reviews of pending bids for new project work along with attending project turnover meetings.

Work with the Plant Manager to Identify and drive process improvements.

Support other functions as needed for special projects.

What We are Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration Accounting, Bachelor's degree is Finance also considered.

2-5 years of proven experience in a Manufacturing environment.

Exposure to standard cost is required.

Ability to work independently and make decisions as the need arises.

Ability to explain results to Management and make data-driven recommendations.

Experience using SAP or ERP System is required.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including solid Excel skills.

Travel requirements up to 5-10% as needed.

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KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the‑art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.