Manufacturing Cost Accountant - ERP & Inventory

Hire Road, Inc.; Kingsford (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Road, Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to ensure accuracy of cost accounting and inventory management in a manufacturing setting. The role provides critical financial analysis and operational insights to support profitability and regulatory compliance.

The Cost Accountant partners with Finance, Operations, and IT to drive process improvements and enhance ERP reporting accuracy. The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance
• 3–5 years cost accounting experience in manufacturing
• Experience with inventory accounting and controls
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience
• ERP exposure to SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/Microsoft Dynamics is a plus
• Experience in job shop/defense contracting environments preferred
• Familiarity with government contract accounting and audit requirements preferred
• Willingness to travel between Wisconsin and Michigan facilities
• Physical ability for extended sitting and computer use
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 compliance and government regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and obsolete inventory reserve analyses
• Coordinate annual physical inventory audits and serve as on-site liaison
• Maintain standard cost systems for materials, labor, and overhead
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and compliance with policies
• Analyze manufacturing variances (PPV, labor efficiency, scrap) and report findings
• Evaluate product-line profitability and pricing impact with Operations
• Prepare financial reports to identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities
• Manage month-end close activities for cost accounting (journal entries, reconciliations)
• Support POC and EAC accounting with Director of Finance and Defense Programs
• Assist budgeting and forecasting and support audits (BDO, DCAA, DCMA)
• Improve ERP functionality with IT and Operations and implement process improvements
• Support internal controls and other duties as assigned

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory control

ERP systems

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Govt contracts familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance

Job description

Hire Road, Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to ensure accuracy of cost accounting and inventory management in a manufacturing setting. The role provides critical financial analysis and operational insights to support profitability and regulatory compliance.

The Cost Accountant partners with Finance, Operations, and IT to drive process improvements and enhance ERP reporting accuracy. The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and