Manufacturing Cost Accountant — Drive Cost Efficiency

The Pivot Group; Dearborn (MI); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 104.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pivot Group understands the Michigan manufacturing landscape and is building a network of Cost Accountants to support Dearborn-area manufacturers. The role emphasizes cost analysis, margin improvement, and collaboration with operations and finance teams.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing, solid standard costing and variance analysis skills, ERP proficiency, and a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

Standard costing

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Spreadsheet skills

Inventory valuation

Month end close

Financial communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

The Pivot Group understands the Michigan manufacturing landscape and is building a network of Cost Accountants to support Dearborn-area manufacturers. The role emphasizes cost analysis, margin improvement, and collaboration with operations and finance teams.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing, solid standard costing and variance analysis skills, ERP proficiency, and a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field.