Cost Accountant

Duravent Group•Grand Rapids, MI

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million + company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering. Duravent acquired Grand Rapids-based Hart & Cooley in 2021. A leader in the HVAC industry since 1901, the Hart & Cooley acquisition brings a legacy of quality and service, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family. As a combined company, Duravent is uniquely positioned as the next generation leader in interior climate technology industry. Our team of passionate professionals needs you! Come join us and help us build for the future! This would be a full-time, hybrid role located in Grand Rapids, MI reporting to our Cost Accounting Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in manufacturing cost accounting
Familiarity with Oracle and SAP ERP (strongly preferred)
Strong background in accounting, an analytical mindset, and excellent problem-solving skills
Hold current authorization for employment in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future (required)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Oracle and SAP ERP

Responsibilities

Calculate and analyze production costs, such as materials, labor, and overhead.
Manage inventory valuation.
Assist in budgeting and financial forecasting.
Provide data-driven insights to support managerial decision-making, cost reduction initiatives, and profitability analysis.
Develop, maintain, and review standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
Assist in annual cost roll in Oracle and SAP as well as support Interco costing and reconciliation.
Assist on the analysis of manufacturing costs, investigate and explanation of the reasons for variances and adjustments.
Monitor and value inventory levels.
Participate in quarterly E&O calculation, analysis and reporting.
Assist with month-end closing activities, including investigating and correcting accounting entries as needed as well as performing account reconciliations.
Support the budget and financial forecast processes.
Collaborate with outside departments: Engineering team on new products costing. procurement team for setting up new material costs and analyzing market variances. Operations team for monitoring and analysis production costs.
Perform ad-hoc cost projects and analyses.
Perform additional responsibilities to achieve business objectives as well as providing support to other departments.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.