Manufacturing Cost Accountant – Burton Area

The Pivot Group; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group is connecting Michigan manufacturers with Cost Accountant roles in the Burton area. This position focuses on analyzing production costs, maintaining standard costing, and driving margin improvement across product lines.

Responsibilities include supporting cycle counts, preparing cost reports, budgeting for production, and investigating discrepancies. A manufacturing background and ERP experience are essential for success in this network-driven opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis.
• Ability to communicate cost data clearly to non-financial teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Inventory valuation

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Advanced spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Pivot Group is connecting Michigan manufacturers with Cost Accountant roles in the Burton area. This position focuses on analyzing production costs, maintaining standard costing, and driving margin improvement across product lines.

Responsibilities include supporting cycle counts, preparing cost reports, budgeting for production, and investigating discrepancies. A manufacturing background and ERP experience are essential for success in this network-driven opportunity.