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Cost Accountant | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $66,000 - $99,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Caledonia seeking Cost Accountants.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Caledonia seeking experienced Cost Accountants. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and report on root causes.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, profitability analysis, and COGS analysis for management.
• Conduct inventory valuation, reconciliation, and participate in physical inventory counts.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, specifically for production costs.
• Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.
• Perform month-end close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of dedicated cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills for cost analysis, reporting, and process improvement recommendations.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with specific manufacturing ERP modules (e.g., SAP CO, Oracle EBS, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Advanced Excel modeling skills, including VBA.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Senior Cost Accountant, Junior Cost Accountant, Staff Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Management Accountant, Product Cost Accountant, Inventory Accountant

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

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