Cost Accountant

Linked Professional Services•Allen Park, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to support accounting, inventory control, and cost analysis within a manufacturing environment. This position will analyze production costs, inventory levels, and manufacturing variances while working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, hands-on experience with SAP and ERP systems, and a strong understanding of manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs), inventory control, reconciliation, and cost accounting. This position offers growth potential for the right candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of relevant accounting/cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
SAP experience required.
Must be well-versed in ERP systems.
Experience with inventory control and inventory reconciliation.
Experience analyzing manufacturing costs and variances.
Experience working with Engineering and Manufacturing BOMs.
Understanding of material, labor, overhead, scrap, and standard costing.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to analyze financial and manufacturing data and communicate findings clearly.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with SAP in a manufacturing or production setting.
Experience working directly with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
Experience with standard costing, BOMs, routings, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variances.
CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze and report manufacturing costs, inventory levels, and production variances.
Monitor and report on material usage, labor efficiency, overhead, scrap, and other manufacturing variances.
Compare actual costs against standard costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Manage, reconcile, and audit inventory for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
Support inventory control, inventory valuation, material flow, and reconciliation.
Prepare journal entries and assist with accurate COGS reporting.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
Reconcile inventory and accounting accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and standard costs.
Support cycle counts, physical inventory, and inventory audits.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and complete final reconciliation and reporting.
Assist with financial reporting and special accounting projects.
Identify opportunities to improve cost accounting processes, inventory accuracy, and overall operational efficiency.
Support annual financial planning, fixed assets, tax reporting, and cost analysis as needed.
Prepare reports and provide management with accurate financial and operational information.
Work with accounting and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate and timely data.
Provide backup support to general accounting functions when needed.