Cost Accountant - Holt Area

Cost Accountant | Holt, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $101,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Holt seeking experienced Cost Accountants.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Holt 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 raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze production costs, variances, and inventory valuations.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and profitability analyses for management.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes related to cost of goods sold.
• Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Support month-end close activities related to cost accounting.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 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 knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation methods, and GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including VBA or complex financial modeling.
• SQL querying skills for direct data extraction and analysis.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Management Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Financial Analyst (Cost Focus), Senior Cost Accountant, Cost Accounting Specialist, Product Cost Accountant, Operations Accountant, Factory 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.