Cost Accountant Construction

gpac; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our Grand Rapids, MI team. The role focuses on analyzing costs across product, material, labor, and overhead, and supporting month-end close and inventory accounting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in accounting, cost or manufacturing experience, strong Excel skills, and ERP proficiency. This full-time position offers benefits and room for cost-structure improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Cost accounting or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product, material, labor & overhead costs
• Manage standard costing and variance analysis
• Support inventory accounting and month-end close
• Prepare cost reports and financial analysis
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities

Skills

Excel

ERP experience

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

COST ACCOUNTANT | GRAND RAPIDS, MI

$70K–$95K + Benefits | Full-Time

A growing and well-established company in the Grand Rapids area is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join its team.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze product, material, labor & overhead costs
• Manage standard costing and variance analysis
• Support inventory accounting and month-end close
• Prepare cost reports and financial analysis
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Cost accounting or manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong Excel and ERP experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills