Cost Accountant – Muskegon Area

The Pivot Group Careers; United States; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 98.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Cost Accountant for opportunities in Muskegon, MI. This role focuses on cost analysis, standard costing, and margin reporting for manufacturing operations.

The company partners with multiple manufacturers in the Muskegon area to connect skilled cost accounting professionals with permanent or long-term roles. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least two years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, along with

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Ability to communicate cost data clearly to non financial teams.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Cost accounting

Budgeting and forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication with non-financial teams

Financial reporting

Ausbildung

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

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced spreadsheet skills

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Cost Accountant | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $65,000 – $98,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented 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 advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Muskegon 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 Muskegon in Muskegon County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Muskegon Heights and North Muskegon.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Muskegon area seeking Cost Accountants who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

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

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet skills.

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

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

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 Access Support Modeling Valuation Lean Manufacturing Driving Variance Analysis Six Sigma Financial Modeling General Ledger Analysis ERP Visualization Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Data Visualization Optimization SAP Forecasting Manufacturing Tableau Budgeting Excel Power BI Oracle Preparation Accounting Finance Management

Salary Package:

$ 65,000.00 – 98,000.00 (US Dollar)