Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Variance & Costing Expert

The Pivot Group; Iron Mountain (MI); Presencial; USD 67.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pivot Group is seeking a Cost Accountant in the Iron Mountain, MI area to support manufacturing cost analysis and financial efficiency. This role focuses on standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and month-end close activities, partnering with operations and finance.

You will prepare cost reports by product line, assist budgeting and forecasting for production costs, and maintain standard costs.

Formación

• Bachelor degree required in accounting/finance or related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong costing knowledge (standard costing and variance analysis).
• Proficient in ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Understanding of inventory valuation and month end close processes.

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 data communication

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Advanced spreadsheet

Inventory valuation

Month end close

Journal entries

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

The Pivot Group is seeking a Cost Accountant in the Iron Mountain, MI area to support manufacturing cost analysis and financial efficiency. This role focuses on standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and month-end close activities, partnering with operations and finance.

You will prepare cost reports by product line, assist budgeting and forecasting for production costs, and maintain standard costs.