Cost Accounting Supervisor

NextPlay Jobs; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Grand Rapids is seeking a Cost Accounting Supervisor to enhance plant-level finance operations. This senior role offers the opportunity for a hands-on senior cost accountant or lead to transition to leadership, supporting standard costing, month-end close, and analyzing variances. The position requires proven experience in manufacturing cost accounting and a strong understanding of standard costing principles. Competitive compensation and a clear growth path to Accounting Manager or Controller-level responsibility are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing cost accounting is required.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, inventory, and variances.
• Comfortable working 100% onsite in Grand Rapids.

Responsibilities

• Own and support standard cost accounting, including BOMs and overhead rates.
• Analyze and explain manufacturing variances.
• Support month-end close related to inventory and cost reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Standard costing

Inventory management

Cost reporting

Tools

D365

JD Edwards

Oracle

SAP

Job description

We’re partnering with a manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids area to hire a Cost Accounting Supervisor to support and strengthen plant-level finance operations. This is a great opportunity for a senior cost accountant or cost accounting lead who’s ready to take the next step into leadership while staying close to the work.

This role is ideal for someone who loves cost accounting, inventory, and working closely with operations, with a clear path to expanded responsibility over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and support standard cost accounting, including BOMs, material, labor, and overhead rates
• Analyze and explain manufacturing variances (usage, rate, absorption)
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and inventory teams to support plant performance
• Support month-end close related to inventory, COGS, and cost reporting
• Maintain and improve inventory valuation and controls
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and standard cost roll-ups
• Supervise and mentor cost accounting staff or support resources
• Drive process improvements in costing and reporting

Who This Role Is For

• A Senior Cost Accountant or Cost Accounting Lead ready to step into a supervisor role
• Someone who enjoys being hands-on and close to manufacturing operations
• A professional looking for career growth toward Accounting Manager or Controller

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in manufacturing cost accounting (required)
• Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, inventory, and variances
• Experience supporting month-end close in a manufacturing environment
• ERP system experience (D365, JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Comfortable working 100% onsite in Grand Rapids
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience preferred

Why This Opportunity

• Clear growth path into Accounting Manager or Controller-level responsibility
• High-impact role supporting manufacturing and operations leadership
• Stable, onsite manufacturing environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

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