Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Means Industries • Taylor, MI

12d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Amsted Automotive’s Cold Form & Finishing (CFF) Division is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for its Taylor, Michigan facility. The role analyzes, records, and reports production costs, inventory levels, and manufacturing variances to help improve profitability. It manages, reconciles, and audits inventory; supports financial close; and provides actionable information about material, labor, and overhead costs. The position also assists with reports and performs special accounting assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP, and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information and models concisely and comprehensibly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• CPA is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• CPA

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report manufacturing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and scrap; compare actual costs with standard costs and advise on improvements.
• Oversee inventory valuation, material flow, and reconciliation for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile inventory accounts, and maintain accurate cost of goods sold reporting during month-end close.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing personnel to update bills of materials and routing, and establish standard costs.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve, maintain, or develop cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Assist with planning and preparing physical inventories; manage personnel responsible for data processing; conduct final reconciliation investigations and reporting.
• Assist with special projects related to the annual financial plan, fixed assets, tax reporting, and cost analysis, as assigned by the Sr. BU Controller.
• Provide backup support for General Accounting staff, where appropriate.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Perform other activities as directed by the Sr. BU Controller.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end financial reporting to the parent company.
• Prepare reports and perform special assignments of an accounting nature.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription drug plan
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness reimbursement
• Employee recognition
• Discount programs
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level