Manufacturing Cost Accountant — Alpena Area

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Cost Accountant in the Alpena, MI area to support manufacturing partners with cost analysis and process improvement. You will lead cost reporting, margin analysis, and standard cost maintenance while partnering with operations and finance teams.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing cost accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and strong budgeting/forecasting skills to drive financial efficiency and accuracy across product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Investigate cost discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Communicate cost data clearly

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Cost Accountant in the Alpena, MI area to support manufacturing partners with cost analysis and process improvement. You will lead cost reporting, margin analysis, and standard cost maintenance while partnering with operations and finance teams.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing cost accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and strong budgeting/forecasting skills to drive financial efficiency and accuracy across product lines.