Cost Accountant - Charlotte Area

Cost Accountant | Charlotte, MI

Salary Range: $64,000 - $97,000 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 Charlotte seeking Cost Accountants.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Charlotte seeking Cost Accountants who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and provide insights into their causes.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, profitability analyses, and inventory valuations for management.
• Manage inventory costing, including work-in-process and finished goods, and reconcile inventory accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts for manufacturing operations.
• Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements within production processes.
• Support month-end close activities related to cost of goods sold and inventory valuation.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• In-depth understanding of cost accounting principles, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation abilities.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with SAP CO, Oracle EBS Costing, or similar advanced ERP costing modules.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification or active pursuit.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and reporting.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Senior Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Management Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Product Cost Accountant, Budget Analyst

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.