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Cost Accountant - Plainwell Area

The Pivot Group, Plainwell, MI, United States


Job Description:

Cost Accountant | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range:

$71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

The Opportunity
Manufacturing firms in Plainwell seeking skilled Cost Accountants offer opportunities to apply advanced cost analysis skills in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain standard product costs.

Analyze manufacturing variances and provide detailed explanations.

Prepare cost of goods sold and inventory valuation reports.

Support the budgeting and forecasting processes with cost data.

Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.

Perform make-or-buy analysis and capital expenditure justifications.

Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Recommended Qualifications

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

3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply
Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst - Costing, Senior Cost Accountant, Manager of Cost Accounting, Cost Controller, Product Cost Accountant, Inventory Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Cost Accounting Manager

Required Skills

Resume

Data

Offers

Accountants

Inventory

Cost Reduction

Support

Capital

Valuation

Driving

Variance Analysis

Analysis

ERP

Salary

Hiring

Partnerships

Recruiting

Compensation

SAP

Forecasting

Manufacturing

Budgeting

Excel

Oracle

Preparation

Accounting

Finance

Training

Salary Package: $71,000.00 - 105,000.00 (US Dollar)

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