Sr Cost AccountantRobert Half • Lansing, MI, US
Sr Cost Accountant
Robert Half • Lansing, MI, US
2 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred). 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis. Proven ability to navigate change management —helping teams adapt to new processes and systems. A proactive, collaborative approach—someone who’s as comfortable on the shop floor as in the boardroom.
Job Description
Job Description
Our firm has partnered with a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing company that is looking to add a Senior Cost Accountant to their finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced senior cost accountant who enjoys digging into data, refining processes, and playing a key role in shaping financial visibility across operations.
The company is in the midst of several exciting initiatives aimed at improving systems, standard costing accuracy, and decision-making tools—and they’re looking for someone who thrives on both precision and progress .
Sr Cost Accountant - What You’ll Do
- Maintain and improve the standard cost system , ensuring accurate and meaningful product costing.
- Analyze manufacturing variances, margins, and inventory valuation to drive cost transparency.
- Partner with operations and finance leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains .
- Support change management initiatives as the organization evolves its ERP, reporting tools, and costing methodologies.
- Develop dashboards and analytical tools that enhance visibility into production and financial performance.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement projects related to cost and inventory control.
For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.
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Cost Accountant • Lansing, MI, US