Cost Accountant (Contract)

Job Description

The HT Group is currently partnering with a NE Detroit-based manufacturer in the search for a qualified Cost Accountant for a 4-month contract opportunity.

Contract – Onsite (NE Detroit) - $35-40 / hr – W2

The Cost Accountant will join a lean finance and operations team of a growing manufacturer. The role’s primary objective is to ensure accuracy of product costing, manage inventory cost flows, analyze cost variances, support quarter-end / month-end close, and drive cost control initiatives. Potential conversion to a permanent cost accounting position for the right mix of experience and culture fit.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis

• Establish and update standard costs for materials, labor and overhead across products and production lines.
• Analyze manufacturing cost variances : material usage / price, labor efficiency / variance, overhead absorption, scrap / rework.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and variance summaries for plant leadership and finance.
• Support product line profitability review and cost modelling for new products or process changes.

Inventory & Production Accounting

Budgeting, Forecasting & Continuous Improvement

Internal Controls & Reporting

Qualifications