Manufacturing Cost Accountant for Growth & Impact

The Pivot Group; Menominee (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is assisting Michigan manufacturers in finding a skilled Cost Accountant for opportunities in and around Menominee. This role focuses on cost analysis, standard costing, budgeting for production costs, and supporting month-end close processes to drive financial efficiency.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have 2+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, with strong ERP and spreadsheet skills and the ability to clearly

Qualifications

• 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.
• Two or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

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

Reports

Data

Inventory

Valuation

Support

Search

Lean Manufacturing

Journal Entries

Variance Analysis

Authorization

Driving

Salary

Operations

Visualization

Hiring

Analysis

ERP

Partnerships

Internal Controls

Corrective Actions

Recruiting

Compensation

Data Visualization

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing

Forecasting

Budgeting

Materials

Preparation

Accounting

Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is assisting Michigan manufacturers in finding a skilled Cost Accountant for opportunities in and around Menominee. This role focuses on cost analysis, standard costing, budgeting for production costs, and supporting month-end close processes to drive financial efficiency.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have 2+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, with strong ERP and spreadsheet skills and the ability to clearly