Cost Accountant - Shelby Township Area

The Pivot Group; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network based in Michigan is seeking a Cost Accountant in Shelby Township to support cost analysis, standard costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting across our manufacturing clients.

This role offers a salary range of $68,000 to $102,000 per year, with opportunities to participate in month-end closes, inventory reconciliations, BOM reviews, budgeting, and forecasting for production costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum two years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Knowledge of inventory valuation and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare cost reports and margin analysis by product line.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for production costs.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing environment

Variance analysis

Standard costing

Excel / Advanced spreadsheet

Journal entries

Inventory valuation

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Cost Accountant | Shelby Township, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 - $102,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated 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 career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Shelby Township area seeking experienced Cost Accountants to strengthen their teams.

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 Shelby Township in Macomb County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Auburn Hills, Troy, Rochester Hills, and Lake Orion.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Shelby Township area seeking experienced Cost Accountants. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare cost reports and margin analysis by product line.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for production costs.

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

• Familiarity with activity based costing methods.
• Exposure to audit support and internal controls.
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

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
• Access
• 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: $68,000.00 - 102,000.00 (US Dollar)