Cost Accountant - Mattawan Area

Cost Accountant | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 - $104,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Mattawan seeking experienced Cost Accountants.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Mattawan 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

• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and profitability.
• Develop and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Manage and reconcile inventory valuations, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and performance analysis for management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to production costs.
• Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Participate in month-end close activities pertaining to cost of goods sold and inventory.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation methodologies.
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOMs) and production routing analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with SAP CO module or other advanced ERP costing functionalities.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or advanced Excel modeling.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in implementing or significantly modifying Activity-Based Costing (ABC) systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Senior Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Product Cost Accountant, Inventory Accountant, Management Accountant, Cost Accounting Manager

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.