Cost Accountant | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $69,000 - $103,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Battle Creek seeking 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 collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Battle Creek region seeking Cost Accountants. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard product costs.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and report on root causes.
• Prepare detailed cost forecasts and budgets for production.
• Conduct make-or-buy analysis and support capital expenditure justifications.
• Participate in inventory valuation and reconciliation, including cycle counting and physical inventories.
• Provide cost information and analysis to support pricing decisions and new product development.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and track their implementation and impact.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation methods.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Senior Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst - Costing, Cost Accounting Manager, Product Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Cost Accountant, Inventory Cost Accountant, Project Cost Accountant, Cost Control Specialist

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.