Cost Accountant - Coopersville Area Job at The Pivot Group, Coopersville, MI

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  • The Pivot Group
  • Coopersville, MI

Job Description

Cost Accountant | Coopersville, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Coopersville seeking experienced Cost Accountants.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Coopersville that are seeking Cost Accountants. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and report findings.
  • Perform inventory valuation and reconcile inventory accounts.
  • Prepare detailed cost reports and analyses for management decision-making.
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, focusing on production costs.
  • Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.
  • Monitor and analyze actual production costs against standard costs.

Recommended Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 3-5 years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • In-depth knowledge of cost accounting principles, standard costing, and variance analysis.
  • Experience with inventory valuation, bill of material (BOM) analysis, and manufacturing processes.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with advanced ERP costing modules (e.g., SAP CO, Oracle Cost Management).
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VBA, Power Query, complex financial modeling).
  • Experience with product lifecycle costing or new product introduction costing.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Management Accountant, Senior Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Product Cost Analyst, Operations 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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