Cost Accountant - Allendale Area

Cost Accountant | Allendale, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 - $102,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Allendale seeking Cost Accountants to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Allendale 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 all manufactured products and processes.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and report on their drivers.
• Perform inventory valuation, reconciliation, and obsolescence analysis.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, profitability analysis, and gross margin reports.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, focusing on production costs.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process efficiency improvements within operations.
• Participate in month-end close activities related to inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze production costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with ERP system implementation or module optimization (e.g., SAP CO, Oracle Financials).
• Ability to develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting and scenario planning.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Senior Cost Accountant, Management Accountant, Cost Controller, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Product Cost Accountant, Inventory Cost 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.