Sr. Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Cost Accountant

Position Summary

Do you want to...

• Play a key role in starting up a manufacturing plant by keeping our manufacturing costs accurate and our inventory solid?
• Dig into cost drivers, explain variances, and help shape smarter financial decisions?
• Own key parts of month end close and deliver clear, reliable cost reporting?
• Partner with production and engineering to boost accuracy and efficiency across the plant?

We are seeking a focused and dedicated Sr. Cost Accountant with experience in manufacturing to join our growing team. You'll be responsible for tracking, analyzing and reporting manufacturing costs to ensure inventory integrity, margin visibility, and effective cost control. This role partners closely with operations, production, purchasing, and engineering to support financial accuracy, improve manufacturing efficiency, and drive data driven decision making across the organization.

If you thrive when working closely with multiple teams to increase accuracy and improve profitability, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Join us in bringing Grand Haven's newest manufacturing facility to life! Kaidi LLC is a Smart Office division of Kaidi Electrical, and we produce inline actuators and understructure assemblies for height-adjustable desk applications. We are building up our manufacturing capacity in Grand Haven, MI, and you will be on the ground floor, helping shape the company's direction from its earliest stages. You will be surrounded by a team passionate about creating something new and innovative. The pace is fast, the work is meaningful, and every contribution counts. At Kaidi, you're not just filling a role-you're building a vision. If you're excited about seeing tangible results from your work, and you thrive in a dynamic environment where growth is constant, joining Kaidi could be the journey of a lifetime!

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accounting:

• Maintain accurate cost records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Ensure correct inventory valuation in accordance with US GAAP and China GAAP
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate quantity or cost variances
• Monitor obsolete, excess, and slow moving inventory and report findings to leadership
• Support and validate physical inventory processes

Cost Analysis & Margin Support:

• Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs by job, product, and production run
• Prepare and explain purchase price variance, usage variance, and efficiency variance
• Perform monthly gross margin analysis and identify drivers of margin fluctuation
• Support standard cost reviews and updates, including BOM accuracy
• Provide cost insights to support pricing

Month End Close & Reporting:

• Prepare cost related journal entries and reconciliations
• Support month end close for inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing overhead
• Produce recurring cost and inventory reports for management
• Support external audits by providing cost and inventory documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with inventory, WIP, and standard or job costing preferred
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance principles
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with ERP accounting systems, SAP preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
• Bilingual Mandarin Chinese / English is highly preferred
• Experience in steel furniture manufacturing is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizational levels internally and externally
• Self-directed individual with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Opportunity to make a real impact on the success of the operation
• Be part of a team that values innovation, efficiency, and craftsmanship
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Competitive pay and benefits including medical/dental/vision

Working Environment

• On-site role in a production facility - daily presence on the shop floor required
• Ability to access and navigate all areas of the facilities and perform the above-mentioned essential duties
• Occasional travel may be required for training

Pay

• $75,000 - $90,000 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• IRA with matching $

Ready to join a company that puts people and safety first? Apply now and help us shape a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.

Kaidi LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

As a condition of employment, all candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This process may include, but is not limited to:

• A criminal background check to verify the absence of disqualifying offenses.
• A drug screening to ensure compliance with the company's substance-free workplace policy.
• An alcohol test , as applicable, to confirm adherence to safety and legal standards.

The company conducts these screenings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be required to provide written consent for the screenings during the hiring process. Failure to consent to or pass these screenings may result in disqualification from employment consideration.