Cost Accountant – Caledonia Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Caledonia Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is partnering with Michigan manufacturers in the Caledonia region to identify a Cost Accountant. This full-time role offers a salary range of $69,000 to $103,000 depending on experience and a path to financial and operational insight across product lines.

Responsibilities include cost and variance analysis, BOM review, inventory counts, standard cost maintenance, budgeting support, and month-end closes. Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills are expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review bills of materials and routings for accuracy and cost impact.
• 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.

Skills

Cost accounting in manufacturing

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description:

Cost Accountant | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $69,000 – $103,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned 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 and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Caledonia area seeking Cost Accountants to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Caledonia in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ionia, Middleville, Hastings, and Lake Odessa.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Caledonia 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

• Review bills of materials and routings for accuracy and cost impact.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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:

Resume Data Offers Accountants Inventory Cost Reduction Support Modeling Capital Valuation Lean Manufacturing Driving Variance Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Financial Modeling General Ledger Analysis ERP Visualization Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Data Visualization Optimization SAP Forecasting Manufacturing Automation Tableau Budgeting Excel Power BI Oracle Preparation Accounting Finance Microsoft Excel Engineering

Salary Package:

$ 69,000.00 – 103,000.00 (US Dollar)