Hybrid Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Growth & Impact

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Competitive Compensation and Benefits

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Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Cost Accountant to support our US Manufacturing finance team. The role collaborates with Plant management to manage costs, inventory, and performance metrics across facilities in Grand Rapids and Salt Lake City, with a hybrid work schedule from the Grand Rapids office.

The successful candidate has 2–5 years in manufacturing, strong standard-cost knowledge, proficiency in SAP or ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills. Travel is up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of proven experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to standard cost is required.
• Experience using SAP or ERP System is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including solid Excel skills.
• Travel requirements up to 5-10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the local Manufacturing Controller, manage costs, inventory, and metrics in Dematic's manufacturing plants.
• Provide analysis, support, and strategic financial guidance to the Plant Manager, Floor Supervisors, and other key leaders on site.
• Develop financials for the factory including forecasts, monthly review of actual to forecast and plan, and support the annual budget process.
• Calculate, review, and ensure accuracy in standard costs including reviews of purchase price variance and production variances.
• Support daily costing process and annual standard cost setting as needed.
• Prepare upcoming workload for manufacturing site, including backlog (booked work) and new business.
• Coordinate efforts with the Plant Manager to drive the SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery Cost) mentality, and communicate the financial performance of the plant daily.
• Review and provide daily reports on key labor metrics.
• Support the forecast of inventory in the plant.
• Calculate factory inventory reserves and evaluate the efficiency of reserves quarterly.
• Ensure compliance of all financial controls for the plant are followed including inventory management and cycle counts.
• Participate in reviews of pending bids for new project work along with attending project turnover meetings.
• Work with the Plant Manager to Identify and drive process improvements.
• Support other functions as needed for special projects.

Job description

Dematic in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Cost Accountant to support our US Manufacturing finance team. The role collaborates with Plant management to manage costs, inventory, and performance metrics across facilities in Grand Rapids and Salt Lake City, with a hybrid work schedule from the Grand Rapids office.

The successful candidate has 2–5 years in manufacturing, strong standard-cost knowledge, proficiency in SAP or ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills. Travel is up to 10% as needed.