Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Amsted Automotive; Taylor (MI); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Incentive Bonus

401K

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs

Paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Amsted Automotive Group, Cold Forming & Finishing (CFF) Division, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to analyze and report production costs, inventory levels, and variances at our Taylor, Michigan facility. The role supports month-end close, BOM updates, and cost data accuracy to improve profitability.

Responsibilities include variance analysis, inventory control, and cost system improvements. CPA preferred; strong Excel and SAP experience required, with collaboration across engineering

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and report manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and compare to standard costs.
• Oversee inventory valuation, material flow, and reconciliation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile inventory accounts during month-end close; ensure accurate COGS reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to update BOMs, routings, and set standard costs.
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and GAAP compliance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Assist with month-end/quarter-end/year-end closings and reporting.

Conocimientos

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

• Pay or shift range: $80,000 USD to $90,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Finance & Acctg
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MANUF010223

Description

Amsted Automotive, Cold Form & Finishing (CFF) Division, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to analyze, records, and report production costs, inventory levels, and manufacturing variances to improve profitability for our Taylor, Michigan facility.Manage, reconcile, and audit inventory, while supporting month-end closing and providing actionable data on material, labor, and overhead. Assist in preparation of reports. Regularly perform special assignments of accounting nature. Good mathematical analysis and reasoning skills required.

What You’ll Do

• Cost Analysis & Variance Reporting:Monitor and report on manufacturing variances (material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap) and compare actual costs against standard costs, advising on improvements.
• Inventory Control: Oversee inventory valuation, material flow, and reconciliation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, reconcile inventory accounts, and maintain accurate cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting.
• Operational Support: Partner with engineering and manufacturing personnel to update Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing, and set standard costs.
• Audit & Compliance: Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Process Improvement: Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve, maintain, or develop cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Assists with physical inventories by assisting with the planning, preparation and managing personnel responsible for data processing and performing final reconciliation investigations and reporting.
• Assists with special projects related to annual financial plan, fixed assets, tax reporting, cost analysis, etc. as assigned by Sr. BU Controller.
• Serve as backup support for General Accounting staff, where appropriate.
• Assists with month end, quarter end, and year end closing.
• Other activities as directed by the Sr. BU Controller.
• Assist with month end / quarter end financial reporting to parent company.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting
• Strong Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/ standing.
• Repetitive motion that includes substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.
• CPA is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and must be able to communicate financial information and models in a concise and easy comprehensible manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What’s In It for You

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs
• Paid parental leave

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