Senior Accountant

Movement Search & Delivery; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our Warren, MI manufacturing finance team. You will analyze standard costs, monitor inventory, and support month-end close to drive profitability through precise cost control.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 3+ years cost accounting in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and ERP experience. Collaboration with operations is essential for cost control and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, Plex, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare and review monthly cost accounting reports and variance analyses.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile inventory accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Evaluate manufacturing performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Work closely with operations, production, and purchasing teams to improve cost controls.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Standard costing

Inventory accounting

Variance analysis

Excel & analytics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Manufacturing exposure

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Epicor

Plex

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Growing, mid-sized manufacturing company in the Warren, Michigan area seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join their finance team. This role will be instrumental in analyzing manufacturing costs, supporting financial reporting, and driving profitability through accurate cost analysis and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare and review monthly cost accounting reports and variance analyses.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile inventory accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Evaluate manufacturing performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Work closely with operations, production, and purchasing teams to improve cost controls.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, Plex, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA designation preferred but not required.
• Automotive, metal fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.