Cost Accountant - Walker Area

Cost Accountant | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $64,000 - $97,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Walker seeking skilled Cost Accountants.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Walker seeking experienced Cost Accountants. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and report on performance against budget.
• Perform inventory valuation, reconciliation, and obsolescence analysis.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, profitability analysis, and margin analysis.
• Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Ensure accuracy of product costing and bill of materials (BOMs) within the ERP system.

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.
• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting principles, GAAP, and inventory valuation methodologies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cost drivers and analyze variances.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with specific ERP costing modules (e.g., SAP CO, Oracle Cost Management).
• Certification or practical experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for presenting cost insights.
• Advanced SQL skills for data extraction and analysis.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Senior Cost Accountant, Management Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Inventory Accountant, Financial Analyst, Cost Control Specialist

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.