Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Margin & Tooling

TriMas Corporation; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Job summary

Omega Plastics Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations at our Clinton Township, MI manufacturing facility.

You will analyze manufacturing costs, maintain standard costing, support month-end close, and partner with operations to improve plant performance and profitability. The role focuses on cost tracking for tooling projects, inventory accuracy, budgeting, and cost-saving opportunities, with a strong emphasis on financial transparency and adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing and inventory accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (IQMS, Epicor, LN, Syteline) preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross‑functionally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs and maintain accurate standard costing.
• Support month-end close activities and journal entries.
• Analyze and report manufacturing margins, variances, and profitability.
• Track tooling project costs and provide financial transparency.
• Maintain Bills of Material and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and assist physical counts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities with operations leadership.
• Assist with pricing updates on escalator/de-escalator contracts.
• Monitor internal controls and accounting policies.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial and operational analyses as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

IQMS

Epicor

LN

Syteline

Job description

Omega Plastics Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations at our Clinton Township, MI manufacturing facility.

You will analyze manufacturing costs, maintain standard costing, support month-end close, and partner with operations to improve plant performance and profitability. The role focuses on cost tracking for tooling projects, inventory accuracy, budgeting, and cost-saving opportunities, with a strong emphasis on financial transparency and adherence to