Manufacturing Cost Accountant - Margin Optimizer

The Pivot Group; Houghton (MI); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan connects cost accounting professionals with manufacturing opportunities in the Houghton area. This Cost Accountant role centers on driving financial efficiency by analyzing costs and supporting production cost management.

We partner with manufacturing companies in and around Houghton, focusing on standard costing, variances, budgeting, and month-end close. Join our network to access opportunities that fit your cost accounting expertise.

Formación

• 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.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for production costs.
• Investigate cost discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

Conocimientos

Inventory valuation

Month end close

Cost data communication

Standard costing

Variance analysis

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Educación

Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan connects cost accounting professionals with manufacturing opportunities in the Houghton area. This Cost Accountant role centers on driving financial efficiency by analyzing costs and supporting production cost management.

We partner with manufacturing companies in and around Houghton, focusing on standard costing, variances, budgeting, and month-end close. Join our network to access opportunities that fit your cost accounting expertise.