Cost Accountant - Byron Center Area

Cost Accountant | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $100,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Byron Center, seeking experienced Cost Accountants to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Byron Center 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 materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and profitability reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis, investigating differences between actual and standard costs.
• Manage inventory valuation, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Support the annual budget process by providing cost data and analysis.
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Prepare regular cost reports for management to aid decision-making.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Deep understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or advanced Excel modeling.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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