Cost Accountant - Detroit Area

The Pivot Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Detroit connects manufacturing employers with skilled Cost Accountants across Michigan. This posting highlights Cost Accountant opportunities in Detroit and surrounding areas, with a strong focus on cost analysis, standard costing, and margin improvement.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing, ERP proficiency, and ability to communicate cost data to non-financial teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Cost Accountant | Detroit, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $100,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Detroit area seeking experienced 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 Detroit in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Hamtramck, Ferndale, Oak Park, and Grosse Pointe Park.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Detroit area that seek Cost Accountants. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Two or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

• Reports
• Data
• Inventory
• Valuation
• Support
• Search
• Lean Manufacturing
• 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 - 100,000.00 (US Dollar)