Cost Accountant

Cost AccountantWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to support financial operations at our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, maintaining accurate inventory and standard costing, supporting month-end close activities, and partnering with operations to improve plant performance and profitability. This role is also responsible for planning and controlling tooling projects with a strong focus on cost tracking, financial transparency, and budget adherence.Responsibilities include:Initiate and support growth and profitability projects related to existing and new business and validate results for all productivity projectsManage and track tooling projects cost and provide financial transparency related to toolingPrepare monthly margin analysis and variance reports (product, customer, product group) and provide insight to business partners regarding product line and customer profitabilityProvide timely, relevant variance analysis to sales & operations to drive committed resultsPrepare and analyze manufacturing variance reportsAnalyze production data, labor utilization, scrap, and efficiency metricsAssist with product pricing process and calculate price updates on monthly and quarterly escalator/de-escalator contractsUpdate Bills of MaterialSupport month-end close activities including journal entries and account reconciliationsMaintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overheadSupport physical inventory counts and auditsMonitor inventory transactions and ensure inventory accuracy, and perform monthly inventory reconciliations and cycle count analysisPartner with operations leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvementsCapital asset tracking and summarizationAssist with annual budgeting and forecasting processesEnsure compliance with internal controls and accounting policiesPrepare ad hoc financial and operational analysis as neededEnsuring the promotion of customer focus throughout the organization and in particular, your area of responsibility.Ensuring that the integrity of the quality management system is maintained when changes to the quality management system are planned and implemented.Ensuring that the processes are delivering their intended outputsThis is an onsite position 5 days a week at our Clinton Township, MI facilityThe salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000