Cost Accountant

Exact Talent Acquisition; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Maternity Leave

Job summary

A growing publicly traded company in Houghton, MI, is seeking a Cost and General Ledger Accountant. This role involves overseeing cost accounting, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting operational leaders with financial insights. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, strong analytical skills, and experience in manufacturing cost accounting. Excellent benefits and a collaborative environment offered.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience in manufacturing cost accounting (standard costing preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost accounting and general ledger functions for manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and update standard costs for U.S. and international sites.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide actionable insights.
• Handle month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• Support audits, inventory counts, and internal controls.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering on budgets, tracking, and analysis.
• Contribute to process improvements and continuous financial accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Cost and General Ledger Accountant

📍 Onsite – Houghton, MI

🏢 Established & Growing Publicly Traded Company | Excellent Benefits + Profit Sharing

Are you a detail‑oriented accounting professional who enjoys digging into numbers and understanding how things work behind the scenes? Join an established and growing publicly traded manufacturer in Houghton, Michigan, as a Cost and General Ledger Accountant — and become a key part of a company that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll manage the financial accounting of our manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining standard costs, analyzing variances, and supporting operational leaders with meaningful financial insights. You’ll work cross‑functionally with teams in Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to keep our financial data strong and reliable.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee cost accounting and general ledger functions for manufacturing operations
• Maintain and update standard costs for U.S. and international sites
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide actionable insights
• Handle month‑end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting
• Support audits, inventory counts, and internal controls
• Partner with Operations and Engineering on budgets, tracking, and analysis
• Contribute to process improvements and continuous financial accuracy

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience in manufacturing cost accounting (standard costing preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Compensation: $65,000.00–$85,000.00 per year

Benefits: Medical and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Matching, Paid Maternity Leave, and more.