Cost Accountant | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $105,000 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 Plainwell seeking Cost Accountants.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Plainwell that are adding Cost Accountants to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs for all manufactured products.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, material, and overhead, and report on variances.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and analyses for management decision-making.
• Manage inventory valuation, including costing, obsolescence, and reserves.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and cost forecasts.
• Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to inventory and cost of goods sold.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and cost accounting methodologies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP system implementation or optimization, particularly related to costing modules.
• Proficiency with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills for complex cost analysis and forecasting.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Senior Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Product Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Management Accountant, Budget Analyst, Inventory Accountant, 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.