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.
Bachelor’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.