Cost Accountant - Burton Area

The Pivot Group; Burton (MI); Vor Ort; USD 67.000 - 101.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Pivot Group is connecting Michigan manufacturers with Cost Accountant roles in the Burton area. This position focuses on analyzing production costs, maintaining standard costing, and driving margin improvement across product lines.

Responsibilities include supporting cycle counts, preparing cost reports, budgeting for production, and investigating discrepancies. A manufacturing background and ERP experience are essential for success in this network-driven opportunity.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis.
• Ability to communicate cost data clearly to non-financial teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet skills.

Aufgaben

• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
• Prepare cost reports and margin analysis by product line.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for production costs.
• Investigate cost discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and report findings to operations and finance leaders.
• Perform month end close activities including inventory reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review bills of materials and routings for accuracy and cost impact.

Kenntnisse

Inventory valuation

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Advanced spreadsheets

Ausbildung

Bachelor degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Access

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Cost Accountant | Burton, MI

Salary Range:

$67,000 - $101,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Burton area seeking skilled Cost Accountants.

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 Cost Accountant opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Burton in Genesee County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Lapeer, Fenton, Grand Blanc, and Holly.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Burton region seeking Cost Accountants. 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.

Usual Responsibilities

• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
• Prepare cost reports and margin analysis by product line.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for production costs.
• Investigate cost discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and report findings to operations and finance leaders.
• Perform month end close activities including inventory reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review bills of materials and routings for accuracy and cost impact.

Recommended Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory valuation and month end close processes.
• Ability to communicate cost data clearly to non financial teams.
• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with activity based costing methods.
• Exposure to audit support and internal controls.
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools.
• CPA or CMA certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Financial Analyst Manufacturing, Accounting Analyst, Senior Cost Accountant, Standard Cost Analyst, Operations Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Plant Accountant, Inventory Accountant, Cost Analyst

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.

Required Skills

• Reports
• Data
• Inventory
• Valuation
• Support
• Search
• Lean Manufacturing
• Access
• Journal Entries
• Variance Analysis
• Authorization
• Driving
• Salary
• Operations
• Visualization
• Hiring
• Analysis
• ERP
• Partnerships
• Internal Controls
• Corrective Actions
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Data Visualization
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Materials
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Finance

Salary Package

$ 67,000.00 - 101,000.00 (US Dollar)