Cost Accountant - Iron Mountain Area

The Pivot Group; Iron Mountain (MI); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Pivot Group is seeking a Cost Accountant in the Iron Mountain, MI area to support manufacturing cost analysis and financial efficiency. This role focuses on standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and month-end close activities, partnering with operations and finance.

You will prepare cost reports by product line, assist budgeting and forecasting for production costs, and maintain standard costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in accounting/finance or related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong costing knowledge (standard costing and variance analysis).
• Proficient in ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Understanding of inventory valuation and month end close processes.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• 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.

Connaissances

Cost data communication

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Advanced spreadsheet

Inventory valuation

Month end close

Journal entries

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Job Description:

Cost Accountant | Iron Mountain, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $100,000 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 Iron Mountain 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 Iron Mountain in Dickinson County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Kingsford, Sagola, Norway, and Quinnesec.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Iron Mountain area that add Cost Accountants to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Understanding of inventory valuation and month end close processes.

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

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

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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)