Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Analyst (Hybrid)

NextPlay Jobs; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPlay Jobs is seeking a Cost Accountant in Grand Rapids, MI to join our growing manufacturing accounting team. You will support cost and inventory accounting, analyze product costs, and contribute to month-end close and financial reporting.

The role requires hands-on accounting in a manufacturing environment, with a hybrid schedule (2–3 days in office) and a base salary range of $75,000–$85,000. You will partner with operations to improve processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-intensive environments.
• Experience with cost accounting and/or inventory accounting.
• Understanding of GL accounting and month-end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cost accounting and inventory-related accounting activities.
• Perform inventory analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Analyze product costs, cost trends, and variances to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with general ledger accounting and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Support fixed asset tracking and reporting.
• Assist with financial reporting, management reporting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial and operational data and communicate findings to accounting and business leaders.
• Partner with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial information.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and other accounting reporting requirements.
• Support ERP, system, and accounting process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

GAAP

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

NextPlay Jobs is seeking a Cost Accountant in Grand Rapids, MI to join our growing manufacturing accounting team. You will support cost and inventory accounting, analyze product costs, and contribute to month-end close and financial reporting.

The role requires hands-on accounting in a manufacturing environment, with a hybrid schedule (2–3 days in office) and a base salary range of $75,000–$85,000. You will partner with operations to improve processes and controls.