Cost Accountant | Grand Rapids, 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 Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Grand Rapids seeking skilled Cost Accountants.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Grand Rapids 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 product costs.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare variance reports.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes for production costs.
• Perform inventory valuation and reconcile physical counts to the general ledger.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and provide actionable insights to management.
• Prepare detailed cost reports for management, highlighting key trends and deviations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new costing methodologies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP system implementation or optimization
• Advanced Excel and data modeling skills (e.g., Power Query, Power Pivot)
• Certification in relevant areas (e.g., CMA, CPA)
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst - Costing, Senior Cost Accountant, Manager of Cost Accounting, Cost Controller, Product Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Inventory Cost Accountant

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.