Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Growth & Variance

The Pivot Group

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 101,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Cost Accountants for manufacturing opportunities in the Ann Arbor area. Roles focus on budgeting, standard costs, variances, and inventory control to support operations and finance leadership.

Candidates should have a Bachelor degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years cost accounting, and strong ERP/spreadsheet skills. Roles may involve close collaboration with production teams and frequent cost reporting.

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.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
  • Prepare cost reports and margin analysis by product line.

Skills

Reports
Data
Inventory
Valuation
Support
Search
Lean Manufacturing
Journal Entries
Variance Analysis
Authorization
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 degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems
Advanced spreadsheet skills

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Cost Accountants for manufacturing opportunities in the Ann Arbor area. Roles focus on budgeting, standard costs, variances, and inventory control to support operations and finance leadership.

Candidates should have a Bachelor degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years cost accounting, and strong ERP/spreadsheet skills. Roles may involve close collaboration with production teams and frequent cost reporting.

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